Over the years, I've earned a bit of a reputation for writing verse - usually comic doggerel (see examples below). But it can be serious (see the piece I had published in Radio Norfolk's 2003 book, "Your Poems". which was sold to raise funds for the BBC Children in Need appeal ...... £2,000! If you would like me to write some lines for you (maybe to put in a greetings card?), please email me with some details to be included & a note of any special occasion or other deadline - enclose a cheque (in pounds sterling payable to Thorpe St Andrew P.C.C. please) towards our Church Organ Restoration Fund - When I have received your cleared donation I'll supply something appropriate.

My ma-in-law And friend went for 
Some photos for their bus cards.
To save their cash They planned to dash 
And swap in booth - the dastards!

So, ma went first, Gave a short burst, 
And, waiting for flash, she sat
But turned & cried (To friend outside) 
"Its taking its time - oh drat!"

For flash had flashed. She looked abashed 
But was ready for the next.
When it was done, Out she did run 
And friend entered, all perplexed.

Adjusting seat, began to bleat: 
"My pose is better than yours".
Slipped onto floor. In the furore 
She giggled & wet her drawers.

"Its flashed!" she wailed. Their plan had failed: 
They tried another session.
Experience Was good defence 
'Gainst any indiscretion.

This anecdote Of which I've wrote 
Has moral: watch what flickers
If you're not fit When flash is lit, 
You, too. may wet your knickers!

And this for a friend on the birth of her new daughter:

Congratulations to you, Julie -
A baby girl to you has come.
She'll have in life a head start, truly,
If she's a smile just like her mum!