Weaver Bird

The idea for this has been banging about in my head for what seems like an age..Something & nothing maybe, but subliminally, hey who knows, not me.......

Weaver Bird

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

Would you weave toward me

I really could do with your company   

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

Would you weave something for me  

I need a new coat for the cold winter you see

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

One two and three

Weavering away so conscientiously

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

Would you weave something for me

A three piece suite and a quilt before tea

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

What do you say 

I will make it worth it at the end of the day

 

Get out and get lost

You selfish slave driving git

I just dropped a stitch and my claws are all split

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

 Would you please kindly explain

I note a tone in your voice full of disdain

 

Weaver bird weaver bird

Would you mind if I followed you home

Yes I would, no you can’t so f**k off and leave me alone

 

 

Author's Note

Please excuse the g word......something to do with my age and English heritage methinks.....

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

people who are users make others' claws bleed...and sooner or later we dig in against these people....we have enough....and just won't take it anymore.

this poem can refer to so many situations, events in history..
the slaves, for one...they finally said enough...we scream after a while...like in Network...Peter Finch's line
"i'm mad as hell and i'm not going to take it anymore."
the cry rings out...
and the "f" word here in this poem....It Fits!

[Neville]

Hammer, nail, head. You got it jacob & just made my morning, thank you so much sir........N

[Mrudula Rani]

Who can top Nigel Newman's review? That weaver bird has some beak on it! Started as a gentle,innocent poem exploded into a wonderfully hilarious farce. Loved it, laughed my head off. absolutely brilliant.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Haha! I was gonna say this sounded like a delightful child's nursery rhyme, but...maybe the "R" rated version!! Cute!!

[Neville]

Thank you Mari, much appreciated & hope you and yours are all well............N

[Einstein Noodle]

slavers can push only so much eh!? makes a good metaphor for the old time industries that hired children to work very dangerous jobs for pennies ...many of whom were maimed and killed :( reminds me of the "boss" that is constatnly over your shoulder with criticizing glare and tapping fingers ..damn vultures ;) reminds me of a woman in a bad relationship ... in all cases i am happy for your optimistic closing "...f**k off....." I'm going home! :)))))))))))))
E.
ps. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!" ;)
pss the weaver bird is an interesting subject to use... they live in colonies, building nests many times on the same branch; and it is usually the male who builds the nest to lure the female ...;)

[Neville]

I can't possibly thank you enough for these very kind, well reasoned and otherwise encouraging words & sentiments my friend. Your visits are always appreciated

[Nigel Newman]

Hi Neville. What an interesting poem - and discussion piece. Well now Class, work in pairs and decide what you think this poem is about. Is it a children's poem of fancy in the style of 'Host of golden daffodils?' Or is it about master and slave, or perhaps capitalism? Do you think the writer started out to write the childhood poem then got bored or taken in a different direction whilst writing it, or is their intent implicit from the start? And what do you think of the profanity and the fact that the writer seeks allowance for the 'g' word but not the 'f' word? Which of the two characters would you rather be, and why? Did you enjoy reading it, and whichever way you feel please say why?

I'm not sure I know the answer to any of the questions put to the class, but this certainly made me think.

BRs Nigel

[Neville]

Hello Nigel, how nice of you to visit these words and devote so much of your time in associated contemplation....I almost feel obliged to call you 'sir' in view of the masterly stance you have adopted at the head of the class & quite rightly so in this instance, I might add... It is also the title I would be happy to bestow upon thee if I was in such a position to do so, which of course, I am not...Anyway, I really do want to thank you for the delightful review you have left here...crammed with questions and of course those amazing observations that perhaps to date, only you have picked up on...Forgive me my fine literary friend...Oops Sir, if at least for now I refrain from answering any of the questions you put before the class. I dont want to spoil it....and anyway, in all my years here on WC I dont think I have had more than 14 reviews for any of my scribbles & your challenge might just prompt a few more dont'cha think eh? Peace, Love & All Good Things to ya Sir....Neville (Form WC3)

[barleygirl]

This is brilliantly hilarious! I love it! For most of the poem, I was thinking about some mythical bird & imagining the storyline. Enjoying the superb rhyme & rhythm. But when the storyline takes a sharp left, I'm thrust into throes of remembering the kind of guys who command women this way without even realizing their pomposity. I told one to "F"-off just the other day on this website. It's impossible to explain it becuz they just can't see it. This poem brings deep satisfaction *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Hey Margie, I am so pleased this tickled your fancy and correspondingly gave ya deep satisfaction, metaphorically speaking that is...Joking aside, cheers my good friend........N

[barleygirl]

Your playfulness is a delight . . .

[Ardra]

Too much demands...End of the day you are going to get the F word heheh...
So cleverly explained... :)

[Neville]

Cheers Galadriel, glad you got it and much appreciated too.............Neville

[emmajoy]

Laughing into a very snowy morning, pure white and goodly it is outdoors.
Not a heavy weight guv'nor in sight.. would snow ball him to kindgdom come otherwise!
Don't go blaming your age. we spell the oaths different in Darzet! Meantime clever theme, well put.

[Neville]

Darzet eh, my word. Well for what its worth, we got snow here too...oh' and bless ya little cotton socks for popping in, tis much appreciated.........Neville

[AYVID N]

I hate the man. He's so loathsome and imposing with his persistent demands. I would be angry too. You say so much beyond the lines here, N.

[Neville]

I do too.....and those beautiful penetrating eyes see far beyond the words.........Cheers me dear......Neville