© Ayr/Gray
Looking out to sea and see the sea
what a complicated thing it is…
but he doesn’t think too much
in fact, he’s rather thick
but he’s only doing his job.
He’s pretty handy
he’s slow at somethings
but in other ways he’s quick!
(44 word)
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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
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have you guessed it?
a traffic warden
or maybe he’s a footballer
any other ideas?

Nice quadrille!
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Thank you!
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Reminded me of the poem – a sailor went to sea to see what she could see see see.
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Ha ha, good one, Sadje. I remember that one!
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Thanks Chris 🙏🏼👌🏼🫶🏼
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A pilferer of chips!!
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Exactly – that’s the one!
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go south
winne want got divorce
cecil a mine and erudite award
diamonds and dust
oxide s rust
a must
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You’re right… Funny enough I was watching a history channel yesterday, all about one of the battles with Winne in the 2nd Boer War.
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and the out going of one ghandi too.
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Quite right! – him too…
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Nicely done, Chris! Among other things, I like that sneaky “thick” and “quick” rhyme. 🙂 Also, your poem gave me thoughts of Joni Mitchell’s long-ago tune “Song to a Seagull.”
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Ah, gorgeous song… thanks for reminding me about that one – big smile!
And thanks a lot, Dave.
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Hmm. Nice work, Chris.
Could be a breaker?
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It could be indeed! – Or maybe not?
Just fun!
Thanks, Chris.
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🙂
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PS (and again) – here’s what I wrote on yours.
More than clever, Chris. I get the gist for all of those things – and also that poor (maybe) fly?!
Gorgeous writing.
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I shall pass on your concern, Chris! Thank you, and I’m glad you enjoyed this and found it relatable (metaphor included). 🙂
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😊
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Good poem, Chris.
I once saw a gull swoop down on a holiday maker in Ullapool, who was enjpying a black pudding supper, and make off with the entire black pudding!
They’re fearless.
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Oh my – got away with the lot, and including all of the black pudding!
Yum, by the way, if it was still available. Similar, but not the same here in SA.
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He’s quick at stealing food 💜💜
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Absolutely!😊
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Y’know, Chris, I think she might be thinking great thoughts there, like what to make for the kids’ dinner or what to wear on Saturday night!
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That sounds pretty good! And thinking about the kids, how about some fish fingers to eat!!
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He’s very quick to steal a French fry!
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French fries? No French is involved in the UK! Sorry about that – just chips!!
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Doh! I forgot!!
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😂
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Seagulls, the bane of my life!
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Gosh, I can imagine how bad it can be, down there in Sussex, especially on the coast.
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Beach bum gulls! Nice one, Chris.
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Tee-hee! You’re making me laugh! Thanks, Eugi.
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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“…look! up in the sky! it’s a… McDonalds french frie!
lol poemette*
*not a ‘real’ term in rhetoric
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Ha ha… thank you for that! (yum… maybe)
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Yes…I ‘sea’ what you did there! Short n Sweet Chris!
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Aww, thanks a lot, Darnell!😊
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I thought it was erosion. A fun post, Chris
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Well, erosion could be a part, as well… 😉
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Yes, it could
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I like most birdies. I like to watch the seagulls at the beach. 🙂
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I also like gulls by the beach, although the herring gulls are very big, and often steal chips and things!
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You’ve got such a knack for this, Chris! xxxxx
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Aww, thanks a lot, Jean! xxxxx
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