Big Woollie
A craze came through our country school A home spun jersey would look cool. The fashion then so quickly spread A new parent walked in and said…. ‘Is it part of school uniform, Designed to keep the children warm? Where do I buy…
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Manly Mack
The mother was picking up branches in the garden. Manly Mack said, ‘Can I help with that? He didn’t know she could back a trailer by herself. With skill she positioned it right where she wanted it.
Grandma and the boy were planting…
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I Don’t Want to Shift
One night while we were eating tea Mum and Dad said they wanted to talk to me. I got the message straight away They had something important to say.
‘My work has changed’ my dad said. ‘They’re dispersing the team that I once…
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The Queen
The Queen wanted to take a hike She’d rather ride her motorbike But the wind was strong, and rain was due A long brisk walk would have to do.
She raced along with powerful strides Her determination undenied. Wind covered her eyes with…
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Robin Hood
In England the Crusades saw The rightful King go off to war Prince John stepped up to rule the land The Sherriff said he’d lend a hand.
But his laws were most unkind He taxed everyone that he could find. The poor and…
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The Apple Tree Calamity
When climbing in an apple tree Too high, as it turned out to be My friend went crashing to the ground We needed help, I looked around.
Parents came rushing from the back door They’d seen the fall and knew the score. A…
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We’re Friends
‘Will you play with me?’ the Little One said As the walking path stretched out ahead. They talked and sang as they walked along Glad that they both knew the same song. They forgot that they were tired and hot The trees were…
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