Lost

I had lost my purse, and was left with just a twenty

I felt like I was cursed and soon my pockets would be empty

I went to the cafe, I think better with tea

But the chocolate cake was looking at me 

and when I left I had just fifteen.

So my first idea, was to head for the nearest bookies

It was crystal clear, I would win money on the horses

I made my selection, it was fourteen to one

But it might as well not bothered to run

I think my gambling days are done

I wasn't through with trying to salvage the situation 

I bought a kazoo from a shop by the railway station

I went to the town square at the end of the day

Put my cap on the floor and started to play

Then the police took me away

It wasn't long before we arrived at the police station

Where I sang this song as way of an explanation

It wasn't enough they put me in a cell

Which was much cheaper than any hotel

I'll do the same tomorrow night as well.

(Based on Lost in France by Bonnie Tyler. Apologies to all concerned.)

(Write Club task based on - 'You have misplaced your purse/wallet after a shopping trip - naturally you could ring the bank to cancel your cards. You now have £20 to last you over the weekend - how/why/if - do you choose to spend it?')

Last Night it Snowed

Walking in fresh snow

Looking back at the footprints
That prove you exist

Eagle

Riding the thermals

Your feathered majesty soars

And looks down on us

(Write Club homework based on phrase 'eagle soaring')

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