There's always someone looking !

Don't let yourself down.....

Mrs Most, the perfect host, loved to boast, 

of her lifestyle celebrity

Cordon bleu, through and through, preparing food, 

in front of all and sundry

Then for dessert, a speculative flirt, with something inert, 

made from an illicit tree !

 

But, 'my o my', a passing fly, got rather high 

and told a busy bee

Whose clear dismay at this affray, did not delay, 

rightful expediency

And so informed the press, about this sordid mess and the rest, 

as they say is history !

 

P.C. Plum, liked to beat his drum, no one’s chum, 

when on patrol

On road or street, never discreet, had targets to meet, 

promotion his only goal

He reported his Aunt Annie, his Uncle Danny even his Granny, 

a vigilante, without heart or soul !

 

Then after duty, all smug and snooty, not on footie, 

drove to a public house

At the bar, he drank more than a jar, then returned to his car, 

like an unprincipled louse

But an angry wasp, told an albatross who notified his boss, 

now Mr Plum has no job or spouse!

 

Little Lord Fauntleroy, a spoilt boy, foul play his deceitful ploy, 

to win every game

Batting at the wicket, playing cricket, he thinly nicked it, 

though remained without shame

But the umpire had no doubt, it was a worthy shout and gave him out, 

so his lordship, called him a nasty name!

 

Then a watching toad from a nearby road, told a crow to dispatch its load, 

most unceremoniously

it landed dead on his lordship’s head and nothing more was said, 

rude or pretentiously

so take heed, no matter class or creed, beware, the perils of weed 

and never concede, your moral integrity !

Whether cooking or booking, bowling or hooking, 

keep your dignity intact, as here's a fact, there’s always someone looking!

Author's Note

The term 'hooking' in the game of cricket is a spectacular shot by the batsman and incase you don't still know. the umpire is the sole adjudicator like a referee in football, his decision is final !

Reviews

[Jenney Clark]

I like the dash of humor with just the right amount of cheeky. All told in splendid lyrical narrative that all ties up in the end with a moral stand. loved it on principle as well as the way it rolls of the tongue when said out loud. Yes i just read it out loud lol

[Tom]

Thank you Jenny for your fine appraisal of my poem !

[barleygirl]

I know nothing about cricket (don't follow sports of any kind) but your playful poem is easy to follow even without any background knowledge. I love your sing-song rhymes, tho simple, each group of rhymes creates an original statement to further your sassy message in a fun way. The final droppings are hilarious, as is the title line repeated (very thought-provoking, too!) I'm in awe of your wit & sass (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a great tale of how the mighty do fall.

[Tom]

Yes indeed P.B. How they fall is so apt and thank you for going back to this one!

[emmajoy]

Such fun, such wit... wonderful tale throughout and great meter.. how i admire it all.

Need disappear, thunder lurking.. Thank you Tom..

[Tom]

Thank you Emmajoy, hope you are ok after all this ' summer' weather we've been experiencing lately??

[emmajoy]

Been too hot for me... prefer late 60s/early 70s and long cold drinks!

[AYVID N]

Yes there is always someone looking. Even if sometimes its one's conscience or the subconscious mind. A poem with loads of humour, a great punchline that drives home the wisdom . Much appreciated Tom. ♥

[Tom]

My humble thanks Divya for gracing my page and leaving your always edifying comments !😍

[AYVID N]

You are welcome Tom. :-)

[Angad Waraich]

Smooth and in rhythm another good piece.
Thank you.

[Tom]

Again Angad, belated apologies for not replying sooner, thank you indeed for visiting and leaving such a refreshing review of my poem !

[Angad Waraich]

Cheers mate!

[Norman T]

Loved the triple internal rhymes in this whimsical piece of fantasy. Everything is brought into play - even your
beloved cricket isn't spared from this lampoon.

[Tom]

Thanks Norman and yes indeed, good manners, honestly and integrity are virtues worth speaking up for !

[Sophy Freebirds]

I liked the rhyme a lot!! A serves him right punishment for the umpire.. the divine vengeance is something that takes place in this age too.. The way you gave the message that watch out- whenever you are wrong you need to pay for it. You do story telling marvellously.. it was a fun to read!! :)

~Sophy

[Tom]

Thank you Sophy for your perceptive critique !

[Anika Morris]

This was constructed very creatively. I enjoyed how it flowed. I share with you indeed there is always someone looking.

[Tom]

Thank you Anika !

[AprilRN1210]

what a delightful piece. You certainly have a style don't ya? wheeew. the flow and rhyme scheme are almost as entertaining as the hilarious double meanings, funny quips and hidden messages.. boy this is like icing on top of a treasure hunt... I have to say this was entertaining as hell. message was made in a clear but humorous way, very nice job... I enjoyed the heck out of this.. :)

[Tom]

Thanks indeed April for your welcome visit and refreshing review!

[AprilRN1210]

It was my pleasure!