What a delightful thread, full of gems.
I'd missed it till Ereme directed me here; now I'll spend an hour or two enjoying it.
I love your sonnet, Ereme, even speaking as a two-fingered typist.
Prompted by the manhole cover that started the thread, here's my take on another utility:
My Bulkhead Light
My bulkhead light was broken;
I broke it yesterday.
I never meant to break it;
Alas alackaday!
It served me well and truly;
It made the darkness bright.
'Twas hammer-blow that laid it low
And robbed me of my light.
I hied me down to Do It All
And hailed the Overseer:
"Where will I find a bulkhead light?"
"We keep them over here."
My bulkhead light is mended;
I mended it today.
'Twill never be the same, though;
Alas alackaday!
Come all ye Home Improvements men,
Take heed and learn from me:
A bulkhead light costs seven pounds,
Including V.A.T.
Last edited by David Anthony; 11-22-2020 at 06:21 AM.
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