When the original Only Yules & Verses book was self-published in 2013, an unsolicited comment appeared on Amazon. I call stuff like this little nudges of encouragement. Of course, for every flattering nudge, there are several pokes in the eye waiting in the wings. Here’s the comment:
“Only Yules and Verses is one of those special little books that you happen upon serendipitously. I have read authors' blurbs before extolling the mirth to be found in THEIR book only to buy the book and be severely disappointed. What an unexpected joy, therefore, to pick up this little gem and read it to the end with smiles, a few laughs out loud and some headshakes at the ingenuity of Joe Cushnan. I thoroughly enjoyed this and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.
P.S. I am not a friend or family member of the author, but how I wish I were!”
TURKEY TROT
Round and round
The farmyard,
A-huffing
And a-puffing,
The farmer
Chases turkeys
While mother
Makes the stuffing.
RAIN DEAR
Mrs Claus said to Santa:
“If your bad cold’s so severe,
Wrap up warm by the old log fire
And don’t go out in the rain dear,
Don’t go out in the rain.”
DEAR
They say Christmas is expensive
As to the shops we dash,
Well, look for the clue in this anagram,
As Christmas becomes ‘trims cash’.
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