Jabbering On
(Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll)
‘Twas brillig and the slithy toves
Did what Toves do, on wet Tuesdays
When old men exclaimed ‘By Joves’
As Nanny burped and loosed her stays.
The rabbit tapped his watch and spat
‘Oh come on Charles, she’ll have a fit.’
‘She hates nonsense.’ He caught a hat
And ate the brim. ‘Now just you sit’
‘And write a verse about this cat’
‘Something deep that’ll stir her soul.’
‘Not talking shellfish and other crap’
‘Unless you’re happy in this rabbit hole.’
The pensmith sighed, ‘I’ve tried my best’
‘But with her there always is a catch.’
‘She wants her tea, with lemon zest’
‘And deep fried loin of bandersnatch.’
He tweedled his Dum and diddled his Dee
‘How can I cook with no utensils.’
‘I’ve no skills in the kitchen, you see.’
‘The only tools I use are pencils.’
The rabbit chopped a homburg in three
‘Just add this with a pinch of stock
‘Then make a fire from the Tumtum tree’
‘And cook the lot in your jabber-wok.’
The rabbit said as they left for home
Passing back through the looking glass
‘If you ever write me back there again
This vorpal blade’ll go right up your…’
Very skillfully done sir 💜💜
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Oh this did make me giggle!!!
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There’s many worlds in that there looking glass… More power to your vorpal blade Sir.
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Thank ye kindly!
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Ah, splendid, Geoff.
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Thanks Mick
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Great reworking into jabber wok. I may never hear it the same again.
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It’s a favourite so I’m not sure I should be doing this!
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When your brain works like that what is a person to do?
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