Monthly Archives: May 2019

Logging Out; Key Elements in Puppy Name

Posted on May 31, 2019 by colonialist

It seems the name of Sharkie For new pup’s not quite right, And neither, quite, is Darkie For reasons I won’t cite, And nonsense is Malarkey, Though fitting, to degrees; Quite useless would be Barky — He don’t do much … Continue reading →

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TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT GS ACHIEVEMENTS

Posted on May 30, 2019 by colonialist

    © May 2019 Colonialist

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Really Awful Hate Speech

Posted on May 29, 2019 by colonialist

I do so loathe and detest those Who do a public slaughter, And anybody who goes To denigrate a daughter. And detest those who to beaches Go to litter and despoil Including the foul creatures Who will leave a spill … Continue reading →

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Affording the Ticket for a Moving Picture

Posted on May 28, 2019 by colonialist

On Sunday I a scooter saw By battery activated This scooter was discounted, for For demos it had there waited; Though it was still a hefty cost My guilt at buying it was lost With earnings into kitty tossed Film … Continue reading →

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Dance, Proposal, and Acceptance

Posted on May 26, 2019 by colonialist

  Chill! Swirl in beam freely; Stick to drive through teeming hall; Kneel before sweetheart; dream can really Come true with sign to cheer us all!     My own proposal took place in a car parked overlooking city lights; … Continue reading →

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See-saw Continues, and what Nature Abohors

Posted on May 24, 2019 by colonialist

You will have admired the saw-work You saw me perform near the pool; Indeed, I have added there maw work — That I stomach it, am I a fool? But new branch I have now created With technology’s most cutting … Continue reading →

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I Came, I Sawed, Nowhere Near Yet Conquered

Posted on May 22, 2019 by colonialist

Before and after pictures show How much sawing on the go, But more grief has to be faced Before pool can get replaced Now consensus that I see  Is that pool dug in should be; With all steps earth out … Continue reading →

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Poetic Tribute by Eight-Year-Old to her Mother

Posted on May 21, 2019 by colonialist

This unsolicited and unprompted tribute was offered by just-turned-eight Jeneva last night. For the benefit of those challenged in any way by the inventive spelling, here is an edited version: A Poem for my Mommy Your … eyes twinkle from … Continue reading →

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Tree Him Endous Nursery Visity

Posted on May 19, 2019 by colonialist

Highlights of today were a spot of chainsawing and another visit to one of the best nurseries in the vicinity of Durban, at Illovo. It also features a river with hungry fish, a secondhand bookstore, craft shops, a pet shop, … Continue reading →

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Paws for Healing

Posted on May 19, 2019 by colonialist

    Needs mercy walking dog? No surprise, Rough cement past gate gives song of trials To soft pads: give heart, then, and rise To hope from booth at back of Vet’s — healed dog smiles! © May 2019 Colonialist

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