There's always someone looking !

Don't let yourself down.....

Mrs Most, the perfect host, loved to boast, 

of her lifestyle celebrity

Cordon bleu, through and through, preparing food, 

in front of all and sundry

Then for dessert, a speculative flirt, with something inert, 

made from an illicit tree !

 

But, 'my o my', a passing fly, got rather high 

and told a busy bee

Whose clear dismay at this affray, did not delay, 

rightful expediency

And so informed the press, about this sordid mess and the rest, 

as they say is history !

 

P.C. Plum, liked to beat his drum, no one’s chum, 

when on patrol

On road or street, never discreet, had targets to meet, 

promotion his only goal

He reported his Aunt Annie, his Uncle Danny even his Granny, 

a vigilante, without heart or soul !

 

Then after duty, all smug and snooty, not on footie, 

drove to a public house

At the bar, he drank more than a jar, then returned to his car, 

like an unprincipled louse

But an angry wasp, told an albatross who notified his boss, 

now Mr Plum has no job or spouse!

 

Little Lord Fauntleroy, a spoilt boy, foul play his deceitful ploy, 

to win every game

Batting at the wicket, playing cricket, he thinly nicked it, 

though remained without shame

But the umpire had no doubt, it was a worthy shout and gave him out, 

so his lordship, called him a nasty name!

 

Then a watching toad from a nearby road, told a crow to dispatch its load, 

most unceremoniously

it landed dead on his lordship’s head and nothing more was said, 

rude or pretentiously

so take heed, no matter class or creed, beware, the perils of weed 

and never concede, your moral integrity !

Whether cooking or booking, bowling or hooking, 

keep your dignity intact, as here's a fact, there’s always someone looking!

Author's Note

The term 'hooking' in the game of cricket is a spectacular shot by the batsman and incase you don't still know. the umpire is the sole adjudicator like a referee in football, his decision is final !

Reviews

[Jenney Clark]

I like the dash of humor with just the right amount of cheeky. All told in splendid lyrical narrative that all ties up in the end with a moral stand. loved it on principle as well as the way it rolls of the tongue when said out loud. Yes i just read it out loud lol

[Tom]

Thank you Jenny for your fine appraisal of my poem !

[Joiedevivre]

your fables are always a joy to read and you have superb rhyming skills, i must say I always marvel at the structure and content of your writing. Very much enjoyed and appreciated, as always :)

[Tom]

Thank you Joie !

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Well done... playful yet masterful rhyme flow all throughout this piece.

[Tom]

Thank you P.H.

[SyberRose]

An enjoyable read...nicely done...enjoyed the rhyme scheme Tom and theme....Rose:)

[Tom]

Merci beaucoup Rose !

[AllyWinters]

This was a clever, yet hilarious read! I loved it!

[Tom]

Thank you AllyWinters!

[Marie]

I' was almost afraid you'd leve out cricket in this delightful poem, but I needen't have worried...

[Tom]

You know me too well Marie and thank you as ever for your always appreciated visit !

[jacob erin-cilberto]

well, this was a ton of fun...as usual with your reads...very very clever indeed.

[Tom]

Thank you kindly indeed Jacob !

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Another clever write, Tom. Indeed, whatever we do, even before the eyes of man or inside our own room, there is someone watching us.
Love the use different subjects, as well as the alliteration and assonance.
Great piece again!

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Dhaye for your always favourable comments !

[Sheila Kline]

Dang, just when you think you've gotten away with it, along comes a "I've been watching", or a "I've been listening" busybody and all is set abuzz with the details of it - of course, whether true or not, it usually gets juicier with each telling of the deed.

We must be mindful of those who look up to us and watch and hear us even we are not aware of their watchful eyes, and listening ears.

And how could you not write this wonderful message with terrific flow and rhyme without the example of Cricket???? Oh, my goodness no and I admire you so much for being able to use that which you enjoy so very much to teach us a lesson to remember!!

[Tom]

Thank you indeed Sheila for such a wonderful, glowing review, as always your interpretation is spot on !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha Tom such cleaver word play. This was so entertaining in its wit and characters built to tell a tale. Such humour is most welcome on a Moday evening in late, late December.

[Tom]

Indeed I agree John, a bit of 'craic' always lifts the spirits & thank you for reading and commenting so positively !

[Sami Khalil]

I like that you have shared with us a window into the life of some of your family members. I think you are proud of them even if the are funny sometimes and do silly things. Happy New Year to you and yours...

[Tom]

Yes indeed Sami, the little animals saw to it that justice was seen to be done ! Thank you as always for your welcome visit !

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:)...................