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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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It will soon be the Ship's 10th Birthday. Your poems (connected or loosely connected with this theme) are invited on this thread. Any style of poetry allowed.
As I'm planning on sending a prize to the winner (not sure yet - any suggestions please include at the foot of your entry), a donation to the Organ Fund per entry is welcomed (but not compulsory, your chance of winning doesn't depend on it).
Closing date: midnight on the last day of April. [ 17. June 2008, 19:45: Message edited by: Chorister ]
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pimple
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Is there a maximum number of lines? (I've got this really cute little 26-verse number in cod-Latin....)
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Chorister
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Nope, just have fun creating them.
For ten long years the ship has sailed, Across the stormy seas of faith. Picking up stowaways, shipwrecks, half-drowned rats, And a fair few pirates along the way.
Holes have appeared in the trusty hull, And mutinies have threatened to break the crew, But still the ship sails doggedly on And those that sail in her vow to stay.
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
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quote: Originally posted by pimple: Is there a maximum number of lines? (I've got this really cute little 26-verse number in cod-Latin....)
Is cod-Latin anything like pig Latin? That is a language I know well.
-------------------- If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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Not quite. Pig-Latin flies off the pen. Cod-Latin runs swimmingly
Another query. Are we allowed more than one attempt?
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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As many as you like, dear Pimple. Poems need to either be submitted in English, or with a translation, like so.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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What a wonderful sight! (I think I'll stick to English, on second thoughts...)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Ariel
Shipmate
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(With apologies to Browning and Carroll)
Half a post, twenty more, another bunch thundered Across all the boards, and scattered at random, On the Post Count Thread went the mark of six hundred. Posts to the right of them, posts to the left of them, Posters behind them marvelled, or chundered Or laughed fit to burst, or swore and then cursed Or scrolled past muttering "I wish s/he would first Think before posting. Whose ideas have they plundered?"
They that had posted well came through the flames of Hell, All that was left of them, left of six hundred. When can their glory fade? O the wild posts they made! All the world wondered. Behind shut the shops, the lights sank to rest, Not a word to each other; they kept the great pace To see who could first take the lead in the race And into the midnight they posted abreast.
At Aerschot, up leaped of a sudden the sun, And against him the cattle stood black every one "Where’s Aerschot?" cried bystanders, "what’s with each cow?" Came the reply, "Google’s your friend! Don’t bother us now!" It was then that an admin and then that a host Sat up and took notice of who posted the most. For they had a theory that one posting as Snark Was none but a troll from the days of the Ark.
And now it was seen there were contenders three For the coveted spot that many could not Reach right at the top of the Directory; The hosts checked to see if there was just one IP. Dirck posted, Snark posted and Joris and he Went head to head through some closures of thread While in hostly bosoms was a stirring of dread, For they had now found what they’d hoped not to see.
And into the boards rode the admin and host Awaiting the moment when Snark would blunder And lo and behold, then Snark happened to post A post that left shipmates sitting in wonder: In the midst of Snark’s laughter and trolling and glee In the midst of the word he was trying to say, He was softly and suddenly vanished away – For the Snark was indeed a sock puppet, you see.
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Jahlove
Tied to the mast
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This bark of Simon, ten long years or more Has sailed the seas of Christian malcontent From round the globe, the Gator's folk were sent In search of strangers' worship - so we saw Reports about some most peculiar lore. To seek the weird, the wondrous and to dent The pompous and the odd their vowed intent (In secret, so they weren't kicked out the door). But over time, their Odyssey became A greater enterprise than first was thought For fluffy bunnies climbed aboard and then Tired horses were not safe, small krill fair game The Trolls got planked whenever they were caught Long live the ship, for ever and amen.
-------------------- “Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth.” - Mark Twain
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Chorister
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Comet has kindly offered to be the judge. But don't worry if you are not a poet Laureate. Enter for the fun of it - multiple entries allowed! - let's celebrate what we have enjoyed about the Ship over the last 10 years.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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There once were a number of fora Frequented by Fritz and Aunt Dora, Which purported to be Part of Chris Channittee, But agnostics and geeks had their quora...
(To be continued)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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MiceElf
Not your average mouse
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Apologies to anyone and everyone who ever put pen to paper to write a pome.
Part One
.................The Ship ..................
In days of old when nights were cold And nothing much on telly One man woke up in alarm His knees shaking like a jelly.
He dreamed of a ship called 'Restlessness' Adrift on the cyber sea Which battled controversial waves And cries of "Heresy"
Glad I'm not on 'That' said he That wouldn't be my plan Then God tapped him on the shoulder (saying) "Simon! - Just the man!"
God handed Si the Captains log And blessed him as he said Your mission is to boldly go Where Angels fear to tread.
He rowed alone the stormy sea He asked for a navigator But God was slightly deaf that day And sent an alligator.
They fixed a light atop the mast For every fool to see He played Kumbaya to her (she sang) Shine Jesus Shine to he.
How soon to the light like moths they drew The lost, confused, the motley crew Friendship soon became the measure Turning driftwood into treasure And in the sky an Angel sings Bless this ship of foolish things.
To be continued...........?
-------------------- What do we want.... Cure for Obesity When do we want it.... After Dessert.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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O, goody, we could make this one last....and last!
2) They spoke of their Masses and Meets; They boasted their thurifers' feats; But their pride and their preening Were not over-weening When counting the bums on their seats...
(tbc)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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MiceElf
Not your average mouse
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...................Part Two.......................
Sings (oh no it doesn't) to the tune of "My Favourite Things"
Posts that are thoughtful, clever or funny Hell hosts with pitchforks.. A soft fluffy bunny High Church or no Church each person brings Something unique to these foolish things.
Heavenly topics where nobody clashes Hell is the place where hot temper flashes Eccles will tell you how a choir sings Adds to the total of these foolish things
In Gadgets for God theres all kinds of wonders There's seriously weird stuff in sign and blunders Mystery Worship with all sorts of hymns These are just more of some foolish things
When real life bites When your knee stings When your feeling sad Just simply remember I.T.T.W.A.C.W.S. And then you will feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel (hold it) - Your mileage may vary!- So glad.
-------------------- What do we want.... Cure for Obesity When do we want it.... After Dessert.
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Belisarius
Lord Bountiful of Admin (Emeritus) Delights
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(With apologies to Lord Byron)
It sails in chaos, like a night Of caffeined highs or drunken lows, And all that's worst of trivia slight Within its pages often goes; Yet fortunately Reason's light In valiant struggle also shows. One whine the more, one snark the less, Would half impair the balanced poise Which emanates from artful stress And supersedes the strident noise That any dogma will express; What clever means its crew employs. And on the articles or posts-- Jejeune, outré, or eloquent-- The Authors, Editors, and Hosts Have much in time and talent spent; And thus, despite financial ghosts, Through ten years Ship of Fools just went. [ 31. March 2008, 21:23: Message edited by: Belisarius ]
-------------------- Animals may be Evolution's Icing, but Bacteria are the Cake. Andrew Knoll
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Chorister
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Tubbs has offered to be the second judge. Meanwhile, there's plenty of time to keep those creative phrases flowing.....
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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Can't compete with the posh guys. Going for quantity rather than quality -
3. There were boards where they played Snakes amd Ladders; A pit - full of scorpions and adders; While the more intellectual Sought for effectual Theses to cheer up the sadders.
(tbc)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Loquacious beachcomber
Shipmate
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What a friend we have in Simon, All our heresies to bear, What a privilege to post deep thoughts On a Ship's forum anywhere! Oh what arguments we forfeit, Oh what jokes we all could share, We can all find true fulfillment When our cyber-thoughts we share.
Have you trials and temptations? Spew about them on the Ship. Just respect the Hosts and Admins, They won't tolerate your lip. Can we find other friends so faithful, Who our creativity won't clip? They will answer even troll posts, Should our wisdom one day slip.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Screw 'em! Come to Ship of Fools. In their cyber-arms they'll shield you, Here, where unrest always rules. Play The Circus, dance in Heaven, In All Saints you can cry pools, In Purgatory you can be stubborn, It is frequented by mules.
There! That oughta do it! Did I win a treadmill?
-------------------- TODAY'S SPECIAL - AND SO ARE YOU (Sign on beachfront fish & chips shop)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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4) There were questions and answers galore: Was it forty days' raining or more? Did He write in the sand With His own - or God's - hand? What exactly are Archbishops for?
(tbc) [ 26. March 2008, 17:45: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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5) There were some with quite literal minds, Who spoke, not with mouths, but behinds; But the spiritual leaven Worked wonders in Heaven With blessings as varied as Heinz'
6) There were people called Admins. And Hosts Who kept a keen eye on the posts: "Now don't be a jerk, For you don't have the perk Of your own private unholy ghosts..."
(tbc - er, how much time have I got?)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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7) And they usually took it quite well - The ones who were roasted in Hell; For they hopefully reckoned That Charity beckoned (For some, even chocolate as well )
[ETA tbc] [ 27. March 2008, 11:24: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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8) And some tried pure logic as levers To topple the faith of "receivers" And some who were planked Claimed divine right - the sanct- ification of all true believers.
[You will, I hope forgive the generous portion of poetic license I am affording myself. I utterly refuse to pronounce "levers" as "levvers", though]
[tbc]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Chorister
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quote: Originally posted by pimple:
(tbc - er, how much time have I got?)
big clue: look at the OP
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Ancient Mariner
Sip the ship
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Grateful thanks to Chorister for starting a great thread and competition.
I can confirm that Ship of Fools will send a Bobblehead Jesus to the winner.
-------------------- Ship of Fools' first novel, Rattles & Rosettes, is the tale of two football (soccer) fans: 16-year-old Tom in 1914 and Dan in 2010. More at www.rattlesandrosettes.com
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Pants
Emergency underwear
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(Haiku just in case anyone was wondering!)
Ship of fools. What is The line we so love to hear? ITTWACW.
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I use £6m of military hardware to find hidden Tupperware in the woods.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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9. There were some who ignored the OP, And got totally lost by page three; But the hosts reined them in With the sly suggest-chin That their shipmates were taking the wee...
[Edited to replace redundant rhyme. See [ 27. March 2008, 19:50: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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10) There were serious issues. A wealth of. The Church. The Republic. The health of. And how the worst Trolls Infiltrated their dolls (AKA their Sock-Puppets). The stealth of.
(tbc)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Jahlove
Tied to the mast
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there once were some fools and their ship who thought they were terribly hip but Il Papa said "well, I shall see them in hell for their rudeness and impious lip"
-------------------- “Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth.” - Mark Twain
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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11) There were some who refused to mature, And were always (like children) so sure Of their prodigy status, Their mental hiatus Was painful (behind) to endure.
12) But then others were worthy and wise, Who could see things with other folks' eyes, And on matters like Trinity, Love, and Infinity, Said "Baby Jesus, too, cries..."
(tbc)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Autenrieth Road
Shipmate
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quote: Originally posted by pimple: I utterly refuse to pronounce "levers" as "levvers", though
There once was a Shipmate named pimple Who explained, with a mischievous dimple, "In this endeavour I'm the humble recevver Of a gift for poetry. Simple!"
Then up popped Autenrieth Road To question what she'd been told. "Are you sure you never Pronounce the word lever? For your rhyming, what does this bode?"
Replied the industrious cyst, "I'll explain it if you insist. I break out in a fever Unless I hear lever. Your pronunciation will hardly be missed."
At this the inquisitive street, Taking a comfortable seat, Fell into a reverie On the word lever. She Wouldn't admit she was beat.
But think of poor comet and Tubbs, Reading these sonnets in pubs. 'Gainst writing as hackneyed As Road's, they thought acne'd Made fewer poetical flubs.
-------------------- Truth
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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Hmmm. "Ship's Industrious Cyst"? Wonder how that would look under a new avatar? [ 28. March 2008, 13:16: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Jahlove
Tied to the mast
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The Ship and the crew As any fule gnu Were divided from fo'c's'le to aft Heathens said "lo! they are bonkers, you know and apart from that all of 'em's daft"
The ship's cat, meanwhile, Could not hide a smile At these antics of standing and kneeling. He purred and he grinned As the crew cried "we've sinned" And he lolled as he watched from teh Ceiling.
The fools waved and danced And some were entranced And their amalgam fillings turned gold But Ceiling said "look - I has gived u a book It tells all there is to be told"
So the fools read the verse Which made everything worse They argued of rho, tau and sigma. Each one of them said "You are lame in the head For mine is the only kerygma"
Some stayed in teh Basement With toasters and raisins Some chanted in long or short metre. Some squabbled all night As to who had the right To call themselves heirs of St Peter.
Then Ceiling Cat mewed "You has all got ur fud Now kindly sits down and share Mi kitteh is yours He will help with the chores Of your lifes so no need to despair"
The shippies said, "true We should all be like you" And on this they were all of one mind. When the Last Day arrived They found they'd survived And nobody got Left Behind.
Teh moral, mi frendz Is that when it all endz And we meet at the Heavenly Table We all have a place Through the goodness and grace Of the love which is more than a label.
-------------------- “Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth.” - Mark Twain
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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13) "Religion and politics mix" - An assumption not banned in the Styx, For all subjects mundance, Whether pi or profane, Were allowed. So were jokes. So were pics.
14) Thirteen thousand and more signed their names To the right to be shot down in flames (Metaphorically speaking) - Shout "Jump! The Ship's leaking!" - Share recipes, sob, or play games...
(tbc)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Alfred E. Neuman
What? Me worry?
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The Ship, I'm told, is swift and bold, her sails rigged taught and abled The crew on deck appear a wreck but truth be told, they're fabled. Pirates all, both big and small, toothless grinning pedants; Jaunty hat and brocade tat with crucifix resplendent.
No sailors ere have sailed the Mare with fervor more intent Their keyboards brandished much like swords with awesome Hellish bent. No subject mean or droll, it seem, avoid the pirate ire Though brought to knee by monstrous sea our crewmen never tire.
What? Hey! You say, Gort never plays his sword against sin mighty! He shuffles dancing on the deck, drunk footwork, shallow flighty. N'er mind, dear friend, what goal attend this shipmate crass and callow. The buxom maid in fo'c'sle splayed, her field unfurrowed fallow.
-------------------- --Formerly: Gort--
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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Encore!
15?)When a Shippie insulted the 'gater, A Host said "I'll speak to you later!" And had prompt recourse To a vicious resource - The Biblical Curse Generator.
{Last kli9ne shuid be in blu or pink tp indicate a l;inkx but the thin g seems to have dissappeared off hte faeces of the Erth....
[tbc when the Chateauneu8f de Pa[pe wearsw oddfdff}]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Chorister
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quote: Originally posted by pimple:
hte faeces of the Erth....
Pimple, dear, are you sure this shouldn't have been posted on the 'Most unfortunate typo competition' thread, instead?
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the pilgrim
Ship's Brownist
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The Captain says, "Let us put to Sea, "And cross to the other side."
So, with a crew of fools to man the oars, They leave with the evening tide, - that night,
You should see how they row 'gainst the tide.
The wind comes up and the waves grow rough On their way to those further shores.
But the Captain says only, "Peace, be still." To the wind and his fools at the oars, - that night.
Speaking peace to those fools at the oars.
But the fools don't listen to their Captain's voice, They continue to struggle in vain.
The water is calm now, the breeze just a balm, While their oars they keep thrashing in vain, - that night.
The fools just keep thrashing in vain.
So the Captain just smiles, and goes back to sleep And lets them thrash merrily on.
He knows that the shore will still be reached With the coming of the dawn, - that night.
Yes, He'll bring them all in with the dawn.
-------------------- Life is good in the palm of God's hand.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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16) I fell off the wagon in Lent. I repent. I repent! I REPENT! (Now they'll hand me out forfeits, And say "If your paw fits, Please wear this lead glove we have sent.")
17) Well, I'm sorry, Taff, Jock and O'Farrell, For the lull in this beautiful carol. When the wit goes adrift I must gird up my shift And go scrape from the base of the barrel...
(tbc) [ 31. March 2008, 18:49: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Pearl B4 Swine
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Sail on then, O Ship of Fools Vessel of our choice; Chanteys of high praise we raise, Sailors of one voice. Admiration, thanks and joy From our hearts do flow; Thirteen-thousand strong, we throng thy Decks, above, below.
Plowing through the mount’nous waves Rolling to and fro – Making many-a sailor sick; Curses freely flow! “Why’d I ever get aboard this Crazy, stinking skow? I thought this was a Christian Ship But I know better now.”
Delirious, I was carried down By many helpful hands. Offered GIN and tea and wine By folks from many lands. Th’ Ship’s Café is where I stayed Content to laugh and play; Occasionally stepping out T’go upside and pray.
Religious arguments broke out Pitting church ‘gainst church. Pleas for calm and kindliness were Drown’d by gaudy mirth. Onlookers cheered as tempers rose, and Blows and kicks increased, When a great shadow fell across the Door, and shouting ceased.
“See ye this rusted anchor, huge, I hold above your heads? Its NOT your heads that will receive it Its every sailor’s dread!” The crowd dispersed, the strife was o’er. Admiral Simon swore; “Scurvy lot of travelers here – Criminals and whores.”
Next I wandered to a spot And, quite serene, it be. Three Munx of Adoration had a Place where you could see Th’Holy Host, upon display; But golly, it was tough T’be quick enough to get a look ‘Fore the Munk said, “That’s Enough!” .
To spy a living Munk became Our daily chore on board. Each day we watched and hoped and prayed For our desired reward. Then Hallelujah! Evidence was Showed to one and all. Pictures of Munkly goings-on, in That plain cement-block hall.
One day the Captain of their squad Asked for the keys and said You’re outta here, and packed them all In a dinghy – thus they fled. In fact there have been other ‘men’, (that means ‘a person’, friend) Who’ve been put off the Ship of Fools Their sailing days thus end.
And to an end this pome of praise Must come unto a close. Hoist glasses high and Bless our Ship From which all blessing flows. Ten more at least of sailing years, Smooth seas without an end, Be giv’n to our ador-ed Ship- World without edge, Amen.
-------------------- Oinkster
"I do a good job and I know how to do this stuff" D. Trump (speaking of the POTUS job)
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Chorister
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I have another little prize on offer, as well as the bobble-headed Jesus, but I'm sorry I can't tell you about it yet.
You'll just have to trust me that it will be worth it.
And 'Happy Ship's Birthday' to all the poets!
-------------------- Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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Belisarius
Lord Bountiful of Admin (Emeritus) Delights
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Ship of Fools is Ten today; But if the cash turns up to pay Each monthly bill without delay, It should just go on anyway.
-------------------- Animals may be Evolution's Icing, but Bacteria are the Cake. Andrew Knoll
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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18) You can cruise on the Ship for a song, And to stowaway free is not wrong; But when Shippies are flush, Let the coffers just mush- Room (and then we won't have to sell Spong)
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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19) What can anyone give to a child Who is beautiful, carefree and wild? Try a dollar or ten (For each year - and more then!) And vast plaudits ecstatically piled!
(tbc more moderately.... 0
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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This poem by Dyfrig, in the style of EJ Thribb - Private Eye, is to be included:
So, Ship of Fools, you are ten.
Mystery Worship, that is your thing and you have a bulletin board.
You are edited by Simon Jenkins (no, not that Simon Jenkins,
the one who writes for the Times - the other Simon Jenkins).
But I'm leaving – no, don't try and stop me. I'm definitely going now.
It's all too much. No, I'm not coming back.
I've had enough. Hello, everyone – did you miss me?
-------------------- Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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Chorister has asked me to copy my post from the "Happy Ship Day" thread in All Saints to this one. So I will
quote: Happy 10th Birthday, old friend.
To the good times and the bad, to the prayer warriors and the trolls, to port and starboard, to port and whisky for that matter, to liberal and conservative, to orthodox and nonconformist, to apprentice and shipmate, to and , to and , to witty posts and shitty posts, to friends we've met and not met yet, to Heaven and Hell (and all the other boards!), to posting and hosting, boasting and roasting, to games and flames and changing names, to horses dead and trolls well-fed, to threads for dating, threads for hating, to threads for verbal masturbating, to the last 10 years and the next 10 years, to captain and crew, to me and to you, I raise this toast.
CHEERS!
Marvin ...and all who sail in her!
Marvin Honoured, I'm sure!
-------------------- Hail Gallaxhar
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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Riff Raff has agreed for his haiku to be included:
Happy 10th birthday Ship of Fools!
A decade of Fools talking of God and being silly. Praise the Lord.
-------------------- Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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20) In the days of gestation and berthing, Were there doubts in the breeders' self-worthing? "Are the principles sound? Will the Ship run aground? Do our hopes need drift anchors? Or earthing?"
21)Were there times in the earliest days When women were slammed? And were gays? Well, by popular choice A more liberal voice Consigned puerile 'phobes to The Maze.
22)You're allowed (?say the rules) to convert. But I have to say I'm pretty cert- Ain that Catholics true Never penetrate through A real Quaker or Orthodox shirt.
23)For while beauty's skin-deep, faith is deeper - Immune to both Hector and creeper: You can preach, you can teach; Only true-love can reach All those parts that defy the Grim Reaper!
[getting there...] [ 03. April 2008, 13:39: Message edited by: pimple ]
-------------------- In other words, just because I made it all up, doesn't mean it isn't true (Reginald Hill)
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the pilgrim
Ship's Brownist
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The people at the church Across the street from me Have very rockhard notions about Christianity.
They don't think so much Of people who don't see Eye to eye with rockhard views. To stay, You must agree.
Not that they are bad, I feel no need to flee, I only want more elbow room, with faith A bit more free.
And so I took a trip, In fact I put to sea, To see if there were folks with faith Reflecting sanity
And that is how I came On this strange ship to be, And found the mates who will tolerate Another fool like me.
-------------------- Life is good in the palm of God's hand.
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Sir Kevin
Ship's Gaffer
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Our Anniversary
Number Thirty soon We married very young then: Both in our 20s
-------------------- If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction Dietrich Bonhoeffer Writing is currently my hobby, not yet my profession.
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