Did I cause you any bother
When I dressed as Hiawatha?
I should have warned the clan and brethren
When I donned war paint with featherin'
When I dressed as Hiawatha?
I should have warned the clan and brethren
When I donned war paint with featherin'
Just have to tell you brother
ReplyDeleteBefore you're told this by another
That when wearing feathers + paint
I might think you're what you ain't
You're a poet
ReplyDeleteAnd don't know it.
But your feet show it.
They're long fellows.
My mother used to say that. Your verse reminded me.
Talk in rhyme
ReplyDeleteAll the time
Dressing up with a feather
ReplyDeleteCan take my mind off awful weather.
But you are risking all you got
'Cos cowboys will come & take a shot.
Loved this, David! I've been playing a lot of scrabble lately with Sandi and noted that we both know a lot of old english words. The language you use in this particular verse has a wonderful feel to it. :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers!