I started writing poetry as a sober adolescent before good red Rioja addled my brain and made me produce more sensible but less heartfelt rubbish. I re-hashed the one below for a competition and was surprised to get a commendation. Always wanted a commendation. I also used to do my own illustrations….
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I was also inspired by Ogden Nash, Jabberwocky and my own ridiculous imagination to write Silly Poetry.