Nottingham Knockers

Nottingham Knockers

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(door to door sales)

"
too late
Nottingham Knockers
have found our doorbell
and the man of the house
has been caught short

taken by surprise
i can see by the look in his eyes
he is going to part with cash
before the minute hand
reaches o’clock

young offenders
on a mission to rehabilitate
selling what can only be called
crap at sky high prices
let the bartering start

such a polite young man
bids me good morning
as my spouse with a soft heart
peruses the stock in an
overstuffed duffle bag

what he said
you must be joking
poking around for something
that might have possibilities
of being partially useful

settles for a screen scraper
well there’s ice about
in February cold
boldly knocks down the price
opens his wallet

flashes his cash
a fiver or nothing at all
a be thankful for small mercies
smiles back
the deal is done

well he’s someone’s son
says my man
could have been ours

© 2023 Chris Shaw


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This is a wonderful poem Chris, because it speaks to me of a cause I have always kept very close to my heart. That of rehabilitation of these young offenders. Maybe, I'm just an emotional sucker but I just feel sorry for them like your so generous husband does. I'm in the process of donating a lot of my storybooks to the local jail library. Thank you for this lovely experience you shared with us. I hope the young man gains richly in learning from your husband 's kindness.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Thanks divya. You have a soft heart like my husband. This young man deserved a second chance. I am a.. read more
Ayvid N

1 Year Ago

Indeed, dear Chris, one must be so careful with the safety and security of the house and I absolute.. read more



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This is a wonderful poem Chris, because it speaks to me of a cause I have always kept very close to my heart. That of rehabilitation of these young offenders. Maybe, I'm just an emotional sucker but I just feel sorry for them like your so generous husband does. I'm in the process of donating a lot of my storybooks to the local jail library. Thank you for this lovely experience you shared with us. I hope the young man gains richly in learning from your husband 's kindness.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Thanks divya. You have a soft heart like my husband. This young man deserved a second chance. I am a.. read more
Ayvid N

1 Year Ago

Indeed, dear Chris, one must be so careful with the safety and security of the house and I absolute.. read more
Be thankful. They could have been Jehovah's Witnesses.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Niw that did put a smile on my face. Thanks John.
Everybody deserves a better path than the one he had before. Let’s hope he sticks to it.

Posted 1 Year Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

I hope he makes a go of it too Andrew. Anyone can make a mistake. Thank you.
What a sweet guy your other half Chris. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 1 Year Ago


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Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Thank you Tony. He has a kind soul. I appreciate your thoughts as always. Have a good Sunday my frie.. read more
I think Micky Flanagan ruined that trade for a lot of people with his tale of Nan keeping a cup of cold something at the door for anyone silly enough to knock on doors at a second past nine. 😊

Posted 1 Year Ago


Lorry

1 Year Ago

Yes. Taste is returning but still small appetite. Don't worry though, no chance of fading into trans.. read more
Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

You are definitely on the mend. If you can face a caramel wafer early in the morning, with your coff.. read more
Lorry

1 Year Ago

I feel sorry for other countries that don't know tunnocks 😊
aww bless him for being so vulnerable .....

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

He is such a kind man. He likes to help everyone. As far as he is concerned everyone deserves a seco.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..

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