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Simon’s a bit of a poet. Syme the Rhyme we call him. When I mentioned our beer was cloudy, off he went!
“There’s another world above the clouds
An unspoilt world untouched by man”.
“Simon, should I get Sinead the Barmaid to change them?”
“A world where nothing hides the sun.
A world where time has not begun”.
“Syme, shall I…”
“A world which knows not needless strife
Untainted by the yearns of life”.
“ Simon, beer, cloudy!”
“It’s miles above our troubled land
Unspoilt by greed and human hand”.
He stopped and lifted his glass.
“Do you think this beer’s a bit cloudy?” he asked.
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T
hanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Na’ama Yehuda for the photo.
Toast the frogs to join in the fun!
Read all about her New Year ‘Revolutions’ 
I also have a friend who talks but doesn’t listen.
You too? Irritating isn’t it!
Syme’s not completely in a world of his own then
Not entirely Neil!
Dear Keith,
Twould seem that Syme the Rhyme has no time to listen. You made me laugh.
Shalom and Happy New Year,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle and a Happy New Year to you too!
Lol! Always something entertaining from you 👍👍👍😜
You say the nicest things Sadje!
My pleasure
Have you tried a large wet fish across his gub?
That sometimes attracts the attention.
Socially distanced chuckles.
Interesting angle. Unfortunately, I didn’t have one to hand!
Well, hey, it’s not such a bad poem. He should write it down before he forgets. I gather a few beer can mess with the memory.
Happy New Year! What rhymes with shloshed?
Actually, I wrote the poem first thinking I’d do something different this week – then I slipped back into my old ways! Happy New Year to you too – I’ll ask Simon for help with that one!
Happy New Year Keith
…and to you Di!
Thank you!!!
LOL. Being in the throes of the poetic muse means never having to say you’re sorry. (Happy New Year, Keith! Hope all your mugs of beer stay unclouded.)
A very good point Dora! Thanks so much.
Great one! Happy New Year, Keith!
And to you Bear, thanks so much!
Love the contrast between the very grounded, human dialogue and the heightened language of the poem.
I’m pleased, thanks so much!
Teehee! Syme the Rhyme sounds like a good person to have a drink with – you’d never lack for interest, would you? He’s a great comic creation, Keith, and I hope we hear more from him!
He could do with an on/off switch sometimes! I’ve a feeling he’ll be back.
Syme’s head is in the clouds so how could he tell at first? Fun story. Happy Holidays!
It certainly is! Happy New Year Jade.
Thanks, Keith!
Heeheehee! That’s a poet for you.
He’s a poet and wants us all to know it!
Sounds as if Simon lives in clouds.
Happy New Year to you, Keith 🙂
That about sums him up! Happy New Year to you too Linda.
Gotta love a poet!
I wish I could become one!
Ha, he may wax lyrical but he got the point in the end 🙂 Good poem!
About time! Cheers Ali.
didn’t he have a lot to drink yet? 🙂
I suspect he may have plaridel!
Haha good one Keith. It’s all about communication or he had a few beers already. Good one!
That’s quite possible! Thanks so much.
Wishing you a happy and wonderful New Year 2021.
That’s very kind of you, the same to you James.
While he’s not listening to his chums, those rhymes are rather lovely…
Happy 2021, Keith!
Thanks Dale. One day I might write a few poems again! Have a Happy One too Dale!
I think you should, Keith. They are lovely.
Thanks!
Ha! I love Syme’s spirit
So does Syme Laurie!!
I also have a friend you in a constant ‘noise’ but never takes the time to listen to what he is saying. Enjoyed!
I think I may do that sometimes! Cheers Roger
Had to laugh! I swear I’ve met guys like this. Good job.