Roland's Ragbag

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[ # 83 of My Favourite Short Poems ]

tern

Said the mother Tern to her baby Tern

“Would you like a brother?”

Said the baby Tern to the mother Tern,

“Yes, one good Tern deserves another.”

By Spike Milligan

Reprinted from ‘The BIG BOOK of POEMS’, by Roger McGough and Gyles Brandreth and Friends, Published in 1999 by Andre Deutsch Classics

Nigel P Smith on June 11, 2018 at 7:00 am said:

Ah Spike, we miss you so, but are so grateful for your artistic legacy. Great start to the week Roland !

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Roland's Ragbag on June 11, 2018 at 8:03 am said:

Glad you got a chuckle out of the day, Nigel.

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Davy D on June 11, 2018 at 5:07 pm said:

A masterpiece from a genius. Thank you for sharing Roland.

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- Roland's Ragbag on June 11, 2018 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Davy.
  
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colorfulpen on June 11, 2018 at 7:47 pm said:

I’m new to Spike’s genius (currently wrapping up ‘Puckoon’) and look forward to reading much more. Thanks for the chuckle.

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- Roland's Ragbag on June 11, 2018 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  … and thanks for the response, Colleen.
  
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ragbagfollower on June 12, 2018 at 8:43 pm said:

Hee hee – love it!

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- Roland's Ragbag on June 12, 2018 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks. Cate.
  
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