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50. Sasha had chicken © Bruce Goodman 8 November 2017 |
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(The poetic form selected for this week is the ghazal.) |
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Sasha had chicken for dinner and yet, nothing beats a good duck. Jane chucked plates and cups at Bill; the whole set. Nothing beats a good duck. Farmer Tom took Lizzie out to his barn to show her his wild life. Lizzie was quite impressed and said, “I bet nothing beats a good duck.” In the cricket match Harry was bowled out, not having even scored. Then he overheard Arnie say “Don’t fret, nothing beats a good duck.” Minnie decided to fix a leak in a pipe under her sink. Hardware man said when asked what tape to get, “Nothing beats a good duck.” Gary’s wife wanted to know why he hadn’t come home for the night. He said his car broke down; don’t worry, pet. (Nothing beats a good duck?) Sally and Bernie’s new swimming pool was great for relaxing in. Bernie was pushed under and got all wet. Nothing beats a good duck. Some folk may express amazement at the triteness of this ghazal. Bruce reckons there is nothing to regret. Nothing beats a good duck. |