Short Norfolk Poems

Norfolk waterways
are full of navy vessels
God bless the navy...

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some salty Norfolk samphire
cheddar cheese on toast
Cornish pasty with gravy
Melton Mowbray pie
A Kendal Mint cake
Scrumpy jug
Aye!...

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A sailor aboard ship in Norfolk
was always quick with a ludicrous joke
Though his humor was lame
he quit the ship to seek fame
Now he's the laughingstock of Roanoke

2/5/22...

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John Sell Cotman
was a 'Noerwich School' * fan
He helped establish this regional place
giving Norfolk an artistic face

*https://www.literarynorfolk.co.uk/norwich_school_painters.htm...

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Trump Not Earning Keep Horn Haiku

While we are asleep;
Trump cannot be earning keep;
Busy counting sheep.

James Horn

Now he is in Norfolk dedicating 
the Carrier Ford. Nauseates me
seeing a draft dodger wearing
the military items. Wow!!!...

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The ewes are gathering at salt licks
The ovens are hot for baking bricks
My mum is humming,
"Christmas is coming" *
My dad, it seems, is getting his kicks

*Winter is frigid in Norfolk, which may
account for 19th-century women 
naming their sons, "Christmas"! ...

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Trump Came Down Crashing

Trump out in anger has been lashing;
Causes things to come down crashing;
Took a pause;
Then lost cause.
Nude in golden shower when splashing.

Jim Horn

This my 4,545th poem Lived at 4545
Hampshire Avenue from 1951 to 1961
in Norview, Norfolk, VA when I joined 
the Air Force in August.

Have to check out his dossier....

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Fascinated With Will Rogers and Mark Twain

Which one is a must?
Should we collect and discuss
Gather in disgust.

I am becoming quite fascinated with Will Rogers,
Mark Twain, Ogden Nash and also Robert Frost.
Combine all of those together and you will end 
up finding me.

James Thesarious Hilarious Horn
and near Norfolk, VA area born
RiverSea Plantation
Bolivia, NC....

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Tears Were Shed

We did decide to take a tour
And ere to go were not sure;
Maybe to Baltimore and then back
Or Phillie and see Freedom Bell crack.

Arrived at Norfolk and saw naval base;
Then off to Raleigh we would race;
After that to Ashville did have to go;
Ended up in snow and car went slow.

Went to Wilmington to see a friend
Which is were trip came to an end;
We were all tired and went to bed;
Died and over grave tears were shed.

jthorn5656@atmc.net...

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