Hobbo's Poems
A quirky look at life from a Yorkshire poet and his dog's perspective
EIF Halloween Poetry Challenge: The Results! — Experiments in Fiction
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
The time has come, for tricks and treats, for fiendish fun and frights, and for the announcement of the EIF Halloween Poetry Challenge winning entries! This week, we had a frightfully good response, and I would like to thank everyone who entered. I had so much spooky fun reading your entries. A special thanks to…
EIF Halloween Poetry Challenge: The Results! — Experiments in Fiction
Affection
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
Affection You are the butter on my bread The salt upon my chips I'll love you till you're dead Despite your dodgy hips. And you're the sugar in my tea The cream upon my pie Though your undies smell of wee I will love you till I die.
Oops
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
Oops A linguist possessing a smattering Of languages, thought he was flattering What he thought was you beauty Translated as snooty And the young lady gave him a battering.
All Blacks
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
All Blacks all blacks rugby team gesturing screaming Haka intimidating. Haka, a traditional ritual performed by the New Zealand 'All Blacks' rugby team before a match.
Soup
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
Soup The sparrow cooked her son Tomato soup for dinner Although a fussy eater She knew this was a winner. Robin though was messy Although he did his best he spilled most down his front And stained his little chest. The true story of the origin of the Robin Redbreast
Chillin’
Posted on 31st Oct 2020
Chillin' Whilst watching I.P.L I had an I.P.A The cricket rather swell The beer was way okay. I.P.L Indian Premier League cricket I.P.A India Pale Ale beer
Opinions
Posted on 30th Oct 2020
Opinions Labour faces civil war Corbyn's been suspended One week he's their leader The next, he's been upended. Starmer tries to sort it out This problem with the Jews Jeremy sees it differently In public, airs his views. The fact that he goes public Leaves Starmer with no choice With trouble brewing in their ranks Who'll have the strongest voice. Former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party after a disagreement with new leader Kier Starmer about the way that Labour was dealing with anti-semetism in the party.
Polls
Posted on 30th Oct 2020
Polls America goes to the polls Economy versus the virus Despite all the internet trolls A peaceful result is desirous.
Furlough
Posted on 30th Oct 2020
Furlough Tomorrow ends furlough Will I get my job back Or like thousands of others Be given the sack?
Fate
Posted on 30th Oct 2020
Fate A poet, confirmed alcoholic Combined wit with a pen vitriolic One day whilst mid smear Fell into his beer And drowned in a manner symbolic.
