At the local village hall Boot Sale
Willy Pugh had took stock of his life
Along with two lamps and a prized Chinese vase
He sold-off Dear Constance his wife
She'd nagged poor old 'Wils to distraction
And for forty-odd years she reigned true
But the 'old boot' had lost her attraction
'Wils hatred just flourished and grew ...
So he chopped her up GOOD one Saturday night
With a large axe and new tenon saw
Then wrapped her in nice bite-sized pieces
And he priced them '£1 and no more !
Each parcel was labelled FRESH DOG FOOD
(Her bones he had boiled to make glue)
And he set up a stall with a collection of stuff
Now his old life was completely on view
A gramophone sat at the front of the stall
With a label marked ' 25 quid'
'Dear Constance' had purchased it some years ago
From her first husbands brother Young Sid
There were books and a slightly cracked mirror
A tea-set, a globe, and two frames
A huge cuddly toy and a doll with no hair
Four candles, a lamp, and two games
Propped up at the back of the table
Were some records and pictures of Spain
Small model soldiers and a miniature farm
Tin robots and a large clockwork train
A creature that walked when you wound him
Broad swords and a musket and fife
Two Jubilee mugs (still wrapped) in a box
And a saw and a plane and a knife
Now 'Wils made a killing on most of his things
And on 'dog food', big money he made
His relics and wares sold like hot-cakes
Plus the 'axe' with the rather large blade ...
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Author notes
used option 37
A contest entry
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well, i don't think i can ever go to another boot sale again without thinking of your poem and Contance, so funny in a sinister kind of way. Loved it
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Argh!
Over a dozen contests and not so much as an HM?! There must be a Murphy's Law for Poetry. Brilliance is inversely proportional to reward, or something. What a shame! Three cheers (clappies) for Constance!
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Very interesting story, good job and good luck.
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This was good. I really enjoyed reading it. It made me laugh in some parts. Thanks for entering and best of luck to you in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!
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I sells shoes and boots for a living. What fookin' size are you young man?...45 he says...I think not...maybe a 44 I says. I ain't never cut up an old wife...but there's one or 2... . -c
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Ummm makes you wonder just what is in that deep deep mind of yours?
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I have to say your pieces are very entertaining and so very creative!!! I loved this piece!!! It is a splendid write!!!!
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Thank oyu for your entery!
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Delightful
Tiki Cat
Buy my Tiki's Gourmet Cat Food
"Too Good For Humans"
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good
a nice poem
thanks for entering contest
well done -
This is the type of writing - that makes you want to read the next line.
Just seemed to dance around the page, offers quite the gruesome ending - with the knife as a twist. You have a excellent style. I like it very much. Wish you would write something on the lighter side . i would love to read it.
Admire your work sir, Cheryl
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creepy and funny at the same time... nicely done! i enjoyed it. thank you so much for entering my contest and best of luck!
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You are such a good writer with so much imagination! This is a wonderful write, best of luck to you in the contest!
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I liked the old town feel to this. Very well done. Thanks for the entry and good luck.
**Ktulu Blackwolfe** -
So he chopped her up good one Saturday night
With a large axe and new tenon saw
Then wrapped her in nice bite-sized pieces
'One bag for two quid and no more !'
Oh my gosh! Great write!
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lol, has a very british feel to it, well done
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Wow
That was just amusing. A riot actually you did a really good job.
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thanks for entering it was very nice
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Strong start and an absolutely wonderful ending. You have done quite well with this and I love the story. Best wishes in your contest!
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I need to know which other poem/s you entered so i can judge the contest correctly could you please enter it in your authors note thank you
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I have to say this is my sort of poem I love story ones even more so when they are laced with that touch of humour A real pleasure to have read Good luck in the contest
Please do not reply to this comment as i wish to keep the contest Anonymous If you have not entered your second poem please do so making sure to name this one in your authors notes Thank you
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Thank you for your entry
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AWESOME DARK
absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it..I think this is the best write I have read in a very long time..the flow and imagery are superb and the progress that the story takes makes it a must-read..and one I wish I had written (my highest compliment)..thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest..hands down winner in my book..
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dark!
Interesting though. I like to see all the different styles of poets and their different moods. Thanks for sharing this piece w/ us.
Good luck in the contest!
Poirsbaby
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Chilling! Good luck in contest.
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wow, such a different write.I really enjoyed it, well done!thanks for entering and good luck!!
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