Stations

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(after A. A. Milne, "I often wish I were a King")

I'm often lost in ruminations
On what I'd do if stuck at stations.

If I were stuck at HARRINGAY,
I'd pitch a tent and ask to stay.

If I were stuck at STEVENAGE,
I'd build a campfire, on the bridge.

If I were stuck at FINSBURY PARK,
I'd dance around it, in the dark.

If I were stuck at MORROWGATE, (*)
I'd phone and tell you I'd be late.

If I were stuck at HATFIELD HERTS,
I'd win my fare by playing darts.

If I were stuck at POTTERS BAR,
I'd wish upon the northern star.

If I were stuck at... anywhere,
I'd really rather you were there.

(* Milne's version has "Norroway" for Norway, so I feel this sort of thing is entirely justified.)

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<Deleted User> (5011)

Sun 11th Mar 2012 10:43

Great fun, and great potential. this could become Write Out Loud's version of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue's Mornington Crescent. Or similar with Motorway Service areas, though not sure what might rhyme with Knutsford.

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Ann Foxglove

Sun 11th Mar 2012 06:44

Fun and sweet!

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Yvonne Brunton

Sat 10th Mar 2012 16:34

If you were stuck at Potters Bar
I'd say get out and hire a car.
But if you're stuck at Rhos-on-Sea
You could write some more poetry.

Please. Because I enjoyed this one.

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 10th Mar 2012 15:49

A charming piece of whimsy with a neat ending.
Nice to have this sort of thing pop up once in a while.

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