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Old Prof McBeal



In Umbleania-by-the-Sea
There's lots of archaeology
When stone aged men still walked around
They left the items we have found
The other day old Prof McBeal
Dug up a rather large stone wheel

His colleague Madge assumed her part
And dug him up a concrete cart
Their students Pete and Anne deBorse
Then found a massive china horse
It seems they've found an ancient street
With all the traffic left complete

More digging to the left and right
They found the world's first traffic light
They now know why the driver's dead
That traffic light's still stuck on red
For years he waited for a green
But no relief was ever seen

Now when they change he'll never see 'em
They're not kept in the same museum
The Prof and team still dig all day
To find the past that's gone away
They're sure to find more history
In Umbleania-by-the-Sea

Author notes

I spoke to Prof McBeal about his findings, he and Madge believe these artifacts may be as much as fifty years old.
The China horse hauled concrete cart is still a popular means of transport along the twisty streets of Upperdownland one of Umbleania's less modern villages.

Why not go to see for yourself. you can go by submarine from Omaha Nebraska any Thursday, or windsurf to one of the neighbouring countries, like Outer Mongolia or Paraguay.

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  • Ellis gold member
    August 25

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    Tell you "honestly what" I think?

    Well, Jeff,
    I always learn a lot from you,
    Always do what you tell me to.
    I'm on my way to Paraguay
    To stay as long there as you say.

    I thank you for this poem, Sir,
    Or school lesson, if you prefer.
    I'm going to post this on the wall
    For memorization by all.

    Tiki Cat
    Buy my Tiki's Gourmet Cat Food
    "Too Good For Humans"

  • SadmanJim
    August 25

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    Great to see the series continue! Been away a while [and may be gone awhile again], so it's nice to come back to one of yours right off the bat.

    Write On!
    jIM


  • Myjoy gold member
    August 25
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    This was fun and informational. Good luck with the contest. Loved the rhythm in this one. Well done!


  • XLadyElinorX
    August 25

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    ha ha ha ha ha! another poem about Umbleania-by-the-sea, yay! Go Jeff!

    ♠ Lady Elinor


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    August 25
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    Nuts!

  • ChooseToLose
    August 24

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    I love it.. reminds me of the poems that inspired me from the start.. great work my friend

  • Topnotchsy
    August 24
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    Fun piece here. This seems to be part of a series, and I am definitely going to check out what else this city has to offer.


  • Legend silver member
    August 24
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    Love the Umbleania saga i am always assured of a smile when i see it once again rise its head


  • consternation imply
    August 24

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    I love archeology. So many things found from so long ago. I think I would have loved to find a place that I could find something left by people long ago. I liked this write. So many things shared here that I enjoyed with all of my soul.

  • Purrsanthema
    August 24

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    This magnificent material from Umbleania by the Sea's contemporary Rock and Roll Era
    is another piece of gripping evidence of the phenomenal history of transportation in
    Upperdownland. There's a jumbo jet that travels nightly through Mammoth Caves: this new service, if I remember, is particularly open to the archaeologically inclined. Otherwise, I DO recommend the windsurfing! The waves are mighty fine in Outer Mongolia at this time of year! Best of luck in the contest!


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    August 24
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    Nicely done.
    Thanks for sharing

    Love
    Passionspromise


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    August 24

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    Excellent.
    Umbleania has more history than we knew ... I wonder what else they'll dig up ... the mind boggles.

    All the best in the contest.

    Sue
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