It’s all about Pigeons not getting their own way

The Lady of the Flock Deposit Photos have an excellent library on the net. From side to side neath the sky, Ranges the heather and gorse so high, Many flagged in Blackdeek does water lie. Clothes its world in knots that tie. While Thro’ Blackheath, a track runs by, The yellow-petalled flags stand tall Nod their heads, as in freefall She drops by for bathing privacy Sady, Lady of the flock ...
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The Shoplifter

I'd never been to court before, Never seen the majesty of law, Now here I sit to see the wife, who ruled full forty years of my life, Arrested, standing head bowed in dock Guilty of stealing food from stock A woman of good character says the Judge,' I know better, she's made my life a drudge. 'Whatever possessed her to steal,' says his Honour, 'Moments of madness must have come upon her, 'Seven cans of peaches had been her main haul, Plus a few extra bits, that was all.' The Judge in his wisdom gave forth his decree, 'I must make an example of you don't you see? Seven Cans of peaches you'll serve seven days inside One pint of milk - one other day beside. Two days for two loaves - let this be a lesson, Ten days it will be , before you leave prison.' I couldn't bear to see her sentenced ten days out of hand, I jumped to my feet I had to yell and stand, 'Your honour, ten items for...
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A Bit of Whimsy and Nonsense

This came out of nowhere and I don't know where it is bound. There can be no article unless it makes sense, There can be no article unless it makes sense; So we are told, and in my defense, I offer this Writing, a piece of nonsense That no-one understands unless it makes sense. COVID 19 lockdown, while some sit on their fence, Is Government spending pounds whilst saving pence? The present need for financial stability is intense, Time now to keep records with due deference, To each tortuous, political twist, and its reference. Rightist and leftist, centrist et all Are joining this quick step, posturing , prancing ball. Then look askance, think of types of chance, Leaders’ daily reading statistics in this sad dance, Shall we credit them with saving us? if save us they do? Or shall we forget them and say Testing kits were too few? The antonym of slim-chance is surely not fat-chance. Stay Home-Protect NHS – Save Lives Remember, reference, to memories, and financial  necessities Are all in this piece to help it make sense If...
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