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bought it ..
this here fish is as fresh as you
like, said the bloke in the market,
straight out of the north sea this
morning, he said; and like the
fool that I was I bought it, but
somewhat later than the fish had ..
Published 2nd Jan 2020
Author's Note
bought it: early twentieth century slang
for died (decidedly british..)
for died (decidedly british..)
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2nd Jan 2020 3:52am
Dear P,
We are off to a great start. Funny, I read the last two lines twice before it fell into place and I got it- then I felt really smart because you explained it in your notes but I got it all on my own, (patting my own back.)
Clever as per! Happy New Year!
H🌷
We are off to a great start. Funny, I read the last two lines twice before it fell into place and I got it- then I felt really smart because you explained it in your notes but I got it all on my own, (patting my own back.)
Clever as per! Happy New Year!
H🌷
2nd Jan 2020 2:50pm
I remember hearing that phrase in old gangster movies!
"Old Snaggle bought it, boss."
"Old Snaggle bought it, boss."
2nd Jan 2020 3:16pm
I was already familiar with the,old expression, bought it," which made the piece all the more humorous. Excellent Paul. On my RL.
regards,
buddhakitty.
regards,
buddhakitty.
You have such a wonderful way of understating the obvious...
Perfect way
to play on a homonymous
relationship...
Which you have done twice in this piece:
("Like" can be read in more than one way too...as "you prefer"...or as " you wish")
hugs you... Ely
Perfect way
to play on a homonymous
relationship...
Which you have done twice in this piece:
("Like" can be read in more than one way too...as "you prefer"...or as " you wish")
hugs you... Ely
2nd Jan 2020 6:39pm
2nd Jan 2020 7:31pm
something fishy going on in this poem ... very enjoyable when shared with someone who's a little dishy ... Happy New Year. Josh.
