Poetry Jam
My line comes from George Gershwin’s ‘I got rhythm’. Thanks to Brian Miller for the prompt.
Who could ask for anything more?
Oliver Twist was hungry and poor;
A bowl of gruel to keep him fed,
Water to drink and a crust of bread -
Who could ask for anything more?
He had bad times, behind locked doors,
Days in the workhouse were hard,
Normal life to him was barred -
Should he wish for anything more?
Living a life beyond the law,
With Fagin teaching him thieving,
Could he ever start believing
That he could search for anything more?
Human failing’s at the core
Of Charles Dickens’ well-known tale;
Oliver’s fate, once thought so frail,
Became a joy to him once more.
Wow! You are so very good with words. I'm really impressed!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your header is magnificent. I happen to love purple flowers.
Gershwin and Dickens ~ now that's a mighty potent combination!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a little envious of the mind that could see the possibilities in bringing those two together. Well done, indeed!
ReplyDeletegood use of the repeating line - who could ask for anything more?
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Isabel xx
Brilliant
ReplyDeleteHelen said exactly what I was thinking! Great response to the prompt.
ReplyDeletesmiles. love the progression of the refrain and the mised elements of literature and the song...sung well...smiles.
ReplyDeleteLove this use of the prompt - great job!
ReplyDeleteGershwin-esque rhyming! Who could ask for anything more?
ReplyDeleteI find myself singing along with this one. And I second Dave's comment!
ReplyDeleteA delightful read... I love the rhythm and flow!
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