Author Archives: odeboyz

Horse Racing: a joke

Posted on April 8, 2014 by odeboyz

When the winner of the Grand National got back to the stables he remarked to the horse in the next box, “Well that boosted my self- esteem!”

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The Hermit of Hull.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by odeboyz

Lived in his days It seems awaiting The long coats From over the fields. Priests and Doctors To shatter the days He was happiest in     Pondering the question. Were each days we live? As moon follows day, The ‘Kraken’ of … Continue reading →

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Winter cold.

Posted on April 3, 2014 by odeboyz

When the coalmen came to deliver two or three cwt. of coal from their horse drawn cart. Mum and me would hear them coming down the street, and by the time they got to our house, one would have flipped … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment: a joke

Posted on April 1, 2014 by odeboyz

What do you say when you realise that you’ve shot the wrong man? C’est la vie.

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A Hymn to Backs: a wordless poem

Posted on April 1, 2014 by odeboyz
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Drug Laws: an echo of fascism

Posted on March 28, 2014 by odeboyz

Mao Zedong, North Korea’s Kim dynasty, Hitler and Stalin attempted to control individual choices using the finest 20th Century techniques. Their ferocious efforts led to millions of deaths. They made every attempt to eradicate their enemies, all their enemies! And … Continue reading →

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The envelope

Posted on March 25, 2014 by odeboyz

Such an innocuous cloak Bearing news eagerly awaited Or, a sachet of lifelong pain. A wrapping guarded by a softly licked tongue your message – ensconced. Do I dare? Surely my heart wants to know without reading what my trembling … Continue reading →

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An Eccentric Expired.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by odeboyz

About five years ago, the Council contacted me to ask if I knew Bill xxxx (a tenant living on our estate) and that if I did could I urgently contact him as he was thousands of pounds in rent arrears … Continue reading →

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The Lethal Letter “S”

Posted on March 18, 2014 by odeboyz

Salt kills Smoking kills Speeding kills Stress kills Sugar kills. I think I’ll have a beer. (Chris)

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Sado- Masochism: a joke

Posted on March 18, 2014 by odeboyz

Masochist: “Please beat me!” Sadist : “No.” (Chris)

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