Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Even the most cordial of gentlemen can have a complete change of character if things don't go their way!

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

 

Jekyll and Hyde could not confide
Neither agree nor abide
Not two men but one of a kind
Each lived within the other's mind

Jekyll a doctor and gentleman
Do for you and me all that he can,
But Mr Hyde is not so nice
Opens his mouth, not thinking twice

One did enjoy a game of cricket
Though did not last long at the wicket
He made a potion, a kind of tonic,
To help him stay there, turn bionic

From the bottle he took a swig
No time to use a guinea pig,
Thus Hyde was born, the story goes
Hairy eyebrows, crooked nose.

He dare not wait, had to play
Off to the pitch, he raced away
Out in the middle, pads, gloves and bat
Took his guard, then coughed and spat

But all did not go, according to plan
For this rude, obnoxious man
He swung and missed at each ball
Each time to the Umpire, "Wide!" did call

The bowler then bounced one in short
Again to the umpire, Hyde did retort
"Call no ball; it is a disgrace
He clearly meant to hit my face!"

Next ball was fast, full and true
hit his pad, LBW and he knew
the appeal was loud, regards Mr Hyde
though he gauldered, "Pitched out leg-side!"

The effects of the brew, then disappeared
Back Dr Jekyll, so revered
Observing still, the pointing finger
About the crease he did not linger

As he departed, those poignant blue eyes
Looked towards the umpire to apologise,
Then made his way, without refrain
To pour that tonic down the drain
And thank goodness, Mr Hyde, never appeared again!!!

Reviews

[Aethereal]

I enjoyed the rhyme and cadence of this poem as well as your theme of how a Jekyll-Hyde duel personality may affect a game. Cricket seems to be your mantra through which you understand all things. You should write a book called the "The Wisdom of Cricket".

[Tom]

Thanks so much Aethereal, I was hoping somebody would suggest this ! It is my destiny !!

[Aethereal]

And such a book would be a best seller because of the large number of people who love everything that involves the game of cricket. You'd need to pass out autographed copies at cricket games.

[Tom]

We are definitely singing from the same hymn sheet, I may employ you to help advertise and distribute accordingly, a commensurate fee will be paid of course !

[Sami Khalil]

You always write some wonderful poems with lessons by using great story figures and sports...That is clever...Bravo

[Tom]

Thank you Sami for this perceptive compliment!

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:).................

[Joyce S. Greene]

Poor Dr. Jekyll will now and forever be known as strange, all because of that brew he made.

Guess he'll just have to tell them he was having a really bad day! Thanks for another riotous romp around the cricket field, Tom.

[Tom]

Glad to know you enjoyed the craic Joyce & thank you for reviewing !

[minisla]

Nice mix of content. Competitive streak often brings this out in us.

[Tom]

Sometimes most unpleasantly so minisla and thanks for your constructive comment !

[Dye]

Wow, this was fun to read. Love the flow of it. :)

[Tom]

Thank you Dye

[Keith]

Great work Tom, love this piece , and I do understand cricket. Seen many a personality switch on the pitch.

[Tom]

Thank you again Keith, it does happen and they should really know better !!

[David Scott]

Ha. I love this take on the old story. I stopped playing in competitive leagues for this very reason. I was too competitive and the "Mr. Hyde" I saw was not worth it.
I like the lesson you get across as well.
Thank you for another enjoyable read Tom.

[Tom]

Thank you David, I too observed a similar experience while umpiring ( refereeing ) a game of cricket, hence the poem !

[Hana Saemon]

i loveeeeeeeeeeeee this! i've always loved dr jekyll and mr hyde and this is an awesome take on a classic! i love the cheerful light flow coupled with imagery and words that describes jekyll and hyde. great write!

[Tom]

Thank you Hana

[Dr. Wood ?]

very good......I take it you are a cricket fan, but if this weird scenario ever DID take place then this is how it would have gone..Great imagination