Alarm Clocks and Alarm Bells.

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 16 May 2021
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4:43, says the bedside clock.
I am awoken by a loud knock,
I close my eyes to go back to sleep;
don't answer it, it will surely keep.
Nothing is too urgent at this time
unless you are called to solve a crime.
 
This will happen to a detective
who has proved to be so effective
as to think he's irreplaceable,
although his triumphs aren't traceable.
You must appreciate that I crow
because my name is Hercule Poirot
 
whose successes were claimed by a chap
who bears the name of Inspector Japp.
But neither he nor Captain Hastings
realised the time they were wasting.
The alarm clock raises alarm bells
when I'm required to use my grey cells.
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Humour
Miscellaneous

Comments

Submitted by lenchenelf on

....as he waxes his moustache and complains of mal de mer.

enjoyed Luigi, nicely done

Best

Lena xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Merci beaucoup, mademoiselle Lena.

Best, Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Oh how I hate to get up in the morning! Old army song hey? Your stanzas sound like limericks.

Cheers! Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Tom, all rhymed poems are rhythmical but vary in form. This poem of mine is composed of 9-syllables rhyming couplets whereas a limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines should only have five to seven syllables; they too must rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm.
It's not really important what form poetry is written in as long as lt is enjoyable.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

This all sounds very technical I agree Luigi the most important is to enjoy poetry, and the essence lies in it's freedom.

All the best! Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers, Tom.yes