Poetic Challenge - Clubhouse

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:34

Impressed by poetic abilities (limericks, haikus etc.) I thought I'd set a Bank Holiday W/end challenge...

Challenge: six line poem, has to be acrostic or (real challenge) a double acrostic, with the letters of URWFRC

Example of acrostic:

Unrelenting, battles on
Runner drives through rain.
Wind-driven and tired
Frozen to the core.
Returns to Home triumphant,
Chest heaving, and lots of pain.

Doesn't rhyme or scan, really, but I'm sure *you* can do better.

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:40

Unbridled enthusiam's dying fast,
Rounds bend and spies large hill,
Wobbly legs drag body upwards,
Faintness barely held at bay,
Runner crests the summit, wheezing,
Collapses in pile; all is still.

XFR Bear

25/05/2003 at 09:44

So what's a double acrostic Tim - is that two in a row or the first two words in each line have to start with the appropriate letter?

Underwear is non wicking
Rubbing now it's got sweaty
Worries it may cause a blister
Frets a lot at this thought
Reaches for a vaseline smear
Covers nuts with it

Genius!

fraggle

pirate

25/05/2003 at 09:46

pure class fruity!!

Caz

25/05/2003 at 09:47

Genius indeed! :)

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:48

URWFRC is the place for yoU
Real runners come nowhere neaR
Wildwill comes here, and another feW
Fruity's a regular, and not too alooF
Running's discussed, as well as underweaR
Caome join us here, it's maniC.

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:48

Ouch, fruity...

XFR Bear

25/05/2003 at 09:49

Ah - I get it Tim!

Goo5e

25/05/2003 at 09:50

not quite sure what your talking about but hows about

Upwards and onwards
Run rain or shine
We eat up the miles
For our peace of mind
Running a race or a plod in the park
Cos we really like it and it makes us feel fine

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:51

Underwear
Really Wet
Will Remove
Frightened Lady
"Really Sorry"
Cuddling commences.

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:53

Underwear forgotten
Really cold
Willy shrivelled
Rub it a bit
Coming down hill
Really enjoying run.

XFR Bear

25/05/2003 at 09:54

Urinate in a bush
Really wish there were more loos
Watch out for stinging nettles
Fiddle with shorts quickly - HELP!
Race is starting
Catch up - been left behind

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:55

Got a bit excited there and forgot the letters...

Underwear forgotten,
Really Cold
Willy shrivelled
Frozen hand employed
Rubbing with vigour
Come now, enough.

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 09:57

Unscheduled dump required
Race forgotten, bowels strain.
Wild dash for bush
Frantic pulling of shorts
Ripping and tearing..
Cack explosion.

XFR Bear

25/05/2003 at 09:59

Depending on which way you take "come now" Tim, that one could be extremely rude - after a line like "rubbing with vigour"!!

fraggle

pirate

25/05/2003 at 10:07

Ultimately my goal will be achieved
Running frees my mind
While keeping me fit and healthy
Friends have been made
Races have been run
Come on you know it makes sense - get out there!

yes I know I'm a crap poet, but it IS sunday morning!!!

fraggle

pirate

25/05/2003 at 10:08

must make one up about bras or knickers next.........

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 10:08

Sort of my intention.

Right off to Brighton with family for a spot of shopping.

Xerxes

25/05/2003 at 10:09

I was referrign to Fruitys comment, not fraggles, although...

fraggle

pirate

25/05/2003 at 11:00

Right especially for DavidB - ode to the sports bra

Underwired, encapsulated or compression?
Reduces bounce and jiggling boobies
Without them gravity prevails - ouch!
Fuller figures need more support
Resembling medieval corsetry
Comfort at last!!!!!

ta-da!