Short Bolton Poems

Big yellow bus, I know you wont be long
Over nine metres, unless I am wrong
Left hand stretched out, it feels grand to hop on
Twists and then turns, towards my home beyond
Old places, old faces, tea nice and strong
Now this is my stop, it's where I belong...

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Big yellow buses, on days when it rains,
Olympus for chips, then waiting for trains,
Long summer evenings, with walks in the park,
Town Hall, tall chimneys, a Jack Russell’s bark,
Open front doors, red brick, cobblestone,
Nice to be back, always glad to be home....

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If I possess a living soul
Let it fill my life's frugal bowl:
And mix elixirs' grand design,
To give me peace before my time:
Give me intellect to inspire,
To always be one to admire,
And if my breath will breathe for naught,
'Ere the cause of death; a love clot.

©April 13, 2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton...

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Alma is back on BBC
with tales of eccentricity
even the critics said it’s good
they’re calling Bolton, "Brollywood"
claiming it's worth the licence fee

It's warmth is positivity
facing life and absurdity
in ways no-one else, would or could
Alma is back

BAFTA award winning TV
based on the writers family
Willan, she's our Walters and Wood
champions the misunderstood
if you catch it, then you will see
Alma is back.
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An add to two to form a paste
three in a tie as a broom
try to fit in, it's a waste
one to gel on two in the room
not on a ban, the spy has taste
one bad eye to bid for a groom
can aim, fly and get in a haste
a pet ago is now the doom
war for a bro, she is to let
her hug can dig a big outlet
to tow any to the toilet
day to day, he is her button
he's not for her, far in Bolton
how to cut him out, ask Newton
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It’s your station, Bolton FM,
the place to find out what’s on when,
with all the local juice and jive,
24/7, broadcasting live,
thanks for listening, tune in again.

Find your station, Bolton FM,
ask Alexa or phone a friend,
we’re here on ninety-six point five,
it’s your station.

Community station, Bolton FM,
for news, views, music, travel gen,
to get you through the nine to five,
and don’t forget the Wanderers live,
thanks for listening, tune in again,
it’s your station.
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