Bob and Jane

A young couple go ape for each other

Jane worked in the typing pool
Been there since she left school
One day while she was changing a ribbon
In walked a handsome gibbon

Jane offered him a cup of tea
At least I think it was a he
She pulled out a chair
Her biscuits she did share

She decided to call him Bob
She talked to him about her job
She asked if he'd like a walk
He didn't answer for gibbons can't talk

They strolled around the streets of the town
while Bob wore a strange frown
They went down to the beach hand in hand
Strolled together along the sand

She took Bob home to meet her mother
She introduced him to her brother
Her mother smiled and said hello
Her brother looked a little yellow

Jane asked if Bob could stay
Her mother said "Of course he may"
Jane made up a spare bed
But Bob slept on the floor instead

Jane slept through the night
Woke up to a day sunny and bright
She went down to the breakfast table
Where Bob was eating all  he was able

They walked to work to save some money
Folk looked at them a bit funny
At work she took her usual place
Bob spent the day gazing at her face

They walked home when the day was done
Walked through the streets under the setting sun
That night Jane had steak and kidney pies
Bob just gazed into her eyes

They spent the weekend together
Went walking though it was horrible weather
Jane chattered away in her sweet voice
Bob said nothing for he had no choice

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Monday morning and men were at the door
There must have been seven of them or more
They asked which one was Bob
Jane burst into an uncontrollable sob

They'd come to take Bob back home
They said he had no right to roam
They ignored Jane's impassioned pleas
Led Bob away with amazing ease

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If you go down to the zoo this weekend
You may see a girl who comes to see her friend
You'll find her talking to a big ape
While folk watch with mouths agape

Author's Note

This was written over 20 years ago when I was 16 hence the anachronisms such as typing pools and typewriter ribbons(apologies to anyone too young to know what I'm on about) I'm too fond of it to throw it away so if anyone can suggest another rhym,e for gibbon feel free.

Reviews

[Calypso]

I thought this was so tragic, but sweet. It reminds me of the Notebook, but I have no clue way.

[Patches I'm not so new..]

This is a good 'un Chris as I said in my other "review you got talent man left me smilin it did.

[Valentine]

I am chuckling on this one sweetie..a very cute write..love and God bless..Kathie