Hugh Davies Poems

Claytoner40 · 12-08-2012, 08:57

Does anyone read Hugh Davies' poems which are regularly printed in the Accy Observer and Telegraph? What are your thoughts on them. I think they are terrible. A primary school child could do better. I only read them because they are so bad.

wallop79 · 13-08-2012, 20:29

I miss reading them in the Observer when they used to print a different one each week in the car sales section. Now they tend to print the same one each week. I think they're good, if you can do better Claytoner40, nows your chance, give me a sample of one of yours.

susie123 · 13-08-2012, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Claytoner40

Does anyone read Hugh Davies' poems which are regularly printed in the Accy Observer and Telegraph? What are your thoughts on them. I think they are terrible. A primary school child could do better. I only read them because they are so bad.

As someone who doesn't read the print Observer I haven't a clue about these. Is it possible to see one online so I can see what they are like?

susie123 · 13-08-2012, 22:15

Just found one can't say I'm impressed

Sealed with a kiss (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Here's another

Royal Visit - May 16 2012 - Poem by Local Resident to Commemorate the Visit

Not t be confused with a proper poet...

Hugh Sykes Davies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacket 20 - Hugh Sykes Davies - Four Poems

cashman · 13-08-2012, 22:33

Me neither, perhaps Hugh should stick to flogging cars.

Claytoner40 · 13-08-2012, 23:31

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Originally Posted by wallop79

I miss reading them in the Observer when they used to print a different one each week in the car sales section. Now they tend to print the same one each week. I think they're good, if you can do better Claytoner40, nows your chance, give me a sample of one of yours.

I didn't say I could do any better I just said they were bad. They are very childish. He's no John Keats.

mobertol · 14-08-2012, 08:07

I have just read them and while i can see they are not great literature i'd give him 6 out of ten for trying. They are not really childish -just a little twee and to be honest he hasn't put anything of himself in them -though these two are about the royals so perhaps that's why!

It's hard to write something original and poetry is probably the hardest form of all. You have to open up yourself and express what's inside to transmit emotion and those sentiments which we are all capable of engaging with.

DaveinGermany · 14-08-2012, 20:24

Ahem, If I may ?

There was a young Maiden named Kate,

Who went out with a Prince on a date,

When he whipped out 'is Mac'roons,

The poor Girl fair near swooned,

And the Nation was over the Moon !

Classical literature I think you'll agree, right up there alongside your greats such as Hill & Carson (Benny & Frank)

mobertol · 14-08-2012, 21:01

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Ahem, If I may ?

There was a young Maiden named Kate,

Who went out with a Prince on a date,

When he whipped out 'is Mac'roons,

The poor Girl fair near swooned,

And the Nation was over the Moon !

Classical literature I think you'll agree, right up there alongside your greats such as Hill & Carson (Benny & Frank)

OOOh ,,,,Give over Dave You are such a tease.

Bloomin' scousers! Always have the right anwer...be**ar 'em!!

Eric · 14-08-2012, 22:44

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Originally Posted by mobertol

I have just read them and while i can see they are not great literature i'd give him 6 out of ten for trying. They are not really childish -just a little twee and to be honest he hasn't put anything of himself in them -though these two are about the royals so perhaps that's why!

It's hard to write something original and poetry is probably the hardest form of all. You have to open up yourself and express what's inside to transmit emotion and those sentiments which we are all capable of engaging with.

You are being kind ... they suck big time. Doggerel without the humour.

Michael1954 · 14-08-2012, 22:55

In days of old
when knights were bold
and toilets weren't invented,
they dug a hole
beside a wall
and sat down quite contented.

DaveinGermany · 15-08-2012, 05:04

To my appreciative fan base of 1, I thangyu !

cashman · 15-08-2012, 07:34

Oh moonlight Flo.
I love you so.
I love you in your nighty.
The moonlight flits.
Across your tits
Oh jesus christ almighty.

mobertol · 15-08-2012, 15:46

There was a young girl called Lottie,
Who have purple spots on her botty,
The doctor said "Wow!
I don't know how
They got there but don't they look grotty!"

My best friend will kill me for this as it's one her dad made up for her years ago...

MargaretR · 15-08-2012, 16:30

We've had poetic episodes in the past

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...cks-40300.html