I’ve always hated grammar
So imagine my surprise
When suddenly last summer
I came across this prize
A message in a bottle
That really made me frown
It forced my stops to glottel
And turned my verbs to nouns.
My tenses were not passive
When the letter I pulled free
It left me with this massive
Urge to throw it back to sea.
The writer started out with prose
Which filled me full of terror
Because, and let us just suppose
It was a schoolboy error.
He tried to use a rhyming scheme
A sort of limerick
Which was enough to make me scream
And an urge, his bubble, to prick.
I am not proud, I have to say
I tore his words to pieces
Which left him somewhere high and dry
Alone amongst his clichés.
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About TanGental
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
TanGental 
Ha ha! No saviour here Then!
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Nope. On their own
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😊
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Nicely done. I love the style of rhyming in this poem. Haven’t done that for years. I enjoyed reading this clever poem of yours. Thank you.
Hey, don’t hesitate to visit my blog page, I would really like to connect with you.
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Reminds me a little of Jar Jar Binks, the most hated of the Star Wars characters!
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I rather liked him. Those ears…
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Clever and funny – hope the message wasn’t a cry for help! 🙂
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Waving not drowning I hope
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That’s really creative!!
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Thank yiy
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Well, it elicited this response, so did good. I too join the hoards hoping you didn’t leave some poor non-poetic soul to a life of solitude on a teeny island surrounded by ocean somewhere…… Oh the horror!
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I’m cruel but grammar standards must be maintained. I know he’s understand. His is a noble sacrifice
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You Grammar Nazi you! Geoff’s mum, who I only met a few times before she passed, had been a school teacher and apparently very strict about grammar. Indeed, the kids decided to call her: “Gramma”.
Some would probably make the argument that leaving him to die on his desert island was a case of “survival of the fittest”.
I have been wanting to share a museum encounter I had on the weekend with you, as I imagine you’ve been to a few in your time and would have an opinion. Cast your vote.
https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/what-are-museums-for/
BTW I also went to the Archibald Exhibition and zoomed in and photographed the eyes which might also be of interest. It wasn’t something I’d planned to do, but it was intriguing and I like how you can form interesting photo composites on WordPress, which was added fun.
Best wishes,
Ro
PS Loved frollicking in the Autumn leaves on the weekend. We don’t have many around here and I haven’t lost my childhood sense of awe and wonder despite growing up (and out).
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I really can’t get hold of autumn just now. Enjoy it though. I’ll pop over to your link
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Hi Geoffle,
I’m back with more reading for you. Sue Vincent reposted this and thought you’d be interested in the post and the comments: https://somethingferal.com/2018/05/28/claw-in-glove/
Best wishes,
Ro
PS I’ve planted myself at my desk and doing a little blog hopping in my PJs with Lady sleeping on my feet. It’s just after midday and despite having a few annoyances to sort out, I thought I’d enjoy my time here.
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Quite. Saturate yourself in dog love
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Very clever I must say, you’ve just made my day!
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Ah, marvellous and I’m really touched you think so.
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Very clever Sir!! 💜
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Ah well you know how to make a lad blush…
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Indeed 😊
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really clever and humorous with it, I enjoyed reading this 🙂 Hope i didnt spell humorous wrong or i will be in trouble lol 🙂
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who cares how it’s spelt as long as you get a laugh; Thanks for visiting.
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