Fair’s fare

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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A bit of fun with homonyms of two homophones – I’ve just been reading what those words mean! I think some of the homonyms have similarity of meanings.

“Where can I take you?” he asked his fare.
‘I’m off to the fair for something rare.
I’m told they’re providing sumptuous fare,
and rides and stalls, so without a care,
as the weather's fair, the fun I must share.
How much will you charge me – what is the fare?’
“It won't be unfair, you’ll have money to spare.
I think my missus will be somewhere there,
she’ll be dressed in red, has curly hair
that’s coppery-fair, says she likes to dare
clashing red coats and hats to wear.
There's fairly good safety, enjoy, take care,
and thanks for the cash – all's fair and square.”

 

Certificate U
Poem
Miscellaneous
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Fun to read, and no doubt it was fun to write.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean, yes. Also, a real challenge to try to use similar sounding words (whether spelt the same or not) without being totally too cumbersome for the reading. Made me realise how much one would avoid that normally, aesthetically. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You did a great job with this weeks I P Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny. Set the mind thinking, and a bit of relaxation! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Weefatfella on

Your taxi caught my eye, my dear, as I was scrolling by.

It made me stop and wonder, are you selling? Could  I buy?

It looks a lovely model, tell me, was it awfully awfully dear?

Mine was bashed to bits you see, I ran into a deer.

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It's not easy is it? You have to try before you buy. 

As Skinner-Jennifer says, you did a great job. 

Weefatfella.

 

 

 

 

I might not like what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Your rhyming rolls from you with ease!! Thanks, I was nearing finishing this when I saw your taxi last night!

found it quite difficult to write smoothly and try to incorporate these. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by EB on

Fun poem. Amusing. 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, EB. Wanted to just have and give a bit of fun! and think a little bit about these same sounding/same spelling words. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A exemplary contribution that meets the remit perfectly. Very enjoyable, Rhiannon.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Luigi, glad you enjoyed it! Rhiannonsmiley

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Spiffing stuff, Rhiannon...very much enjoyed, and spot on as regards the IP.laugh

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Tina. Was a bit of a challenge. I amused myself with the 'fairly good safety'! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Granny to the r... on

Delightful.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks very much, Gran, nice to hear from you. Rhiannon