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 !

[Sheila Kline]

My Hyde ruled the game til his "edge" took leave and apparently none too soon! Very clever as well as that which has educated me a bit more about the game of Cricket -. It is nice to have another "rhymer" who also is not afraid to tackle more than three or four verses to tell a story in good form!
Another great write my friend!!

[Tom]

Thanks again Sheila, at this rate you'll soon be ready to play on my team such is your wisdom!

[Dream Weaver]

One of my all time favorites Characters from "Robert Louis Stevenson"
The rhyming for me was spot on, a great interpretative piece...

[Tom]

Thank you kindly !

[DJ]

Love the rhyme and flow of this piece Tom, sports certainly can make some people a bit crazy. Thanks, Cairo.

[Tom]

Thanks Cairo.

[Marie]

RLS would be proud, I'm sure...

[Tom]

I'm truly humbled madame !

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, sports can indeed bring out the worst in men... and some women, too! Clever, good rhyme and flow to this piece. Well done, Tom!

[Tom]

Thanks Rita.