When you're shopping down at Aldi
There's no music from Vivaldi
Or any one composer you could name.
But there is a constant sound
That can follow you around
As y... Read More
Whoever invented fitted sheets has a lot to answer for.
Long ago all sheets were flat, and that was well before
Clotheslines had shrunk, and backyards too,
And retirement villages were so ... Read More
The "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
Kept running through my head
Just the other evening
One line in particular
Made me stop and think
"Water, water everywhere and not ... Read More
Soak, boil, rinse and starch, that's how we did the washing
In those days gone by,
And then we'd hang it out to dry
On a line that stretched across the yard -
Did we ever think... Read More
There's a hairstyle that's taken centre stage
Adopted by women of every age.
Young or old, dark or fair
The fashion now is for long, straight, hair.
Now straight hai... Read More
At Christmas time in northern climes
The weather is quite cold
And people need the comfort of a fire,
But, in the land of Oz, the opposite is found
And the temperature keeps climing ev... Read More
I've been around a long time -
I won't reveal my age.
I thought the time had long since passed
When I'd give way to rage.
But, someone very recently
Has put ... Read More
I’m feeling quite antagonistic
To ants who’ve invaded my home
I know that we live in the Antipodes –
That’s no consolation when down on my knees
I’m scrub... Read More
I watched him as he struggled
To gain the open door
But, just before he reached it
He lay lifeless on the floor.
It was really I who killed him
Though I didn’t hol... Read More
My neighbour has a lovely lawn
A brilliant shade of green.
He nurtures it with a tender care
And not a weed is seen.
A hand mower’s in constant use
At any time of ... Read More