Professor Dagmar Itty mopped his brow And squinted at his notes – a cryptic scrawl. He cleared his throat and in a nervous voice Addressed the overflowing lecture hall. ‘This morning’s talk should really be about Cycloidal drives and epicyclic gears, But since I’ll be retiring Friday week I thought I’d stray off topic.’ (Raucous [...]
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Christmas haiku
Mary is holding the newborn baby Jesus by a plastic foot. © Helen Whittaker http://theduckside.com
Ode to an Idol
There he hangs on the wall of my bedroom, Incomplete, just his torso and head. And in case one dark night magic brings him to life, He’s strategically placed by the bed! Up ’til now he’s remained unresponsive To the kiss he receives every day, Yet I still find him strangely attractive, In a flat, [...]
