h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I don't think I can do duty, I'll just say all the poems are superb

Thanks for the kind words,Jab and for getting us back on track! Sorry!
Duty.....?

Duty...


Some try to do their duty,
Be they ACEs, Subs or Scouts.
Yet others will continue to
undermine and give us doubts.

They pick and squabble. They
even lurk and follow us about.
'til some decide they've had enough!
Returning badges given out.

We do not just shine the badges.
We care and find things out.
So we can help others enjoy Hootoo.
So please do not shout!


lil 12.05.07


Next Topic: Rants!

I rant and rave
to what end unknown
one voice in millions
the answers all untold
man from ape learnt nothing new
brains expand with centres hollow
a globe so small
in blackness vast
can't step off to safe retreat
hear the little voices
the worlds in pain we say
lay down all the weapons
look up to the sky
for that's all you'll have
no land to fight upon
it's your destiny foretold

mine just now.

subject: expanse

Walk up there now and your worries cease
The expanse of landscape your heart fills
with the exceptional beauty and perfect peace
of Elgar's Malvern Hills

Climb up to the summits of British Camp
It's an amazing sight to see
Down the incline and up the ramp
of a Fort built for eternity

Iron Age man made his home here
The history is all around
The skylarks rise in air that's clear
from below drifts up distant sound

(mine ,just now)


next = story

The world has told stories
Since the beginning of time
Whether by word of mouth
Written prose, or rhyme

It's one of the things that
Binds all colours and races
Stories are told in
All different kinds of places

So please take some time
Please have a look
Settle into your favourite chair
With your favourite book

Next: School

There once was a fish
Who was no fool
He had a notion
To fulfil his wish
By going to school
Deep in the Ocean

PS Next subject - Moth

Moths often swarm to the light

And it burns them

Many, many people swarm to bright lights

And they kill them them too.



Next: Experience

The experiences had
Can haunt in their vividness
Their darkness closes in

The experiences had
Can light up the room and
Make the stars shine brighter

Next: Google

Oooh, an opportunity for a haiku!

When you need to search
Websites, maps and images
Google is your friend


Next topic. Cricket [as it's the test match 2day]

Cricket


Cricket is a wonderful game,
From which players get fame.
Some people watching are tense,
When they see the opposition hit the ball to the fence.
Some people buy tickets,
To watch the bowlers take wickets.
There is a batsman who works hard to concentrate,
There is a bowler who tries to make him frustrate.
There is an umpire, who always makes the right decision,
To help the players who are out to accomplish a mission.
But these days there is a lot of chaos in cricket,
Because the players play deliberately bad on the wicket.
I hope cricket is played sincerely,
So that everyone can enjoy it happily.

by Salil Dhawan; School: Kundan Vidya Mandir - Ludhiana, Punjab



subject: copying

I don't even copy myself
Is that an ego thing?
We should be unique
Catch our waves at the peak
Surf gaily, and feel our hearts sing.
So return that thesaurus to the shelf.


KL

Next..Foolishness.

I never show no ignorance
I always know I'm right
I don't need books
I've got great looks
Don't tell me I ain't right
It's life not books that taught me all I've learned
And talk away all night
If you really want to argue
See me at The Crown
On a Fridey night

[original]

Next: rely

Rely(on man to be around)


We are here to stay.

Our birth was on a fertile land,
the reason of our being still unknown,
thousands of years we sweat and toil and milliard times our lives were taken.
We will not yeild nor bow or break,
for we are mankind and shall not move.
Are we alone, a question unanswered but hear our voice, we speak as one.
We came on land and water fair,
where we bear the pain of suffering together.
Many questions, no answers due, for nature we can not tame.
Our breath doth feed the cycle, that life has given this world.
For we are mankind and shall not move,
for we are mankind and shall not move

(mine)

subject: solitude

Prof!






(btw the puzzling and irregular and broken stresses in mine are intentional, as in my other poetry)

But the real message here is very well done Prof. I enjoyed it v. much.


Jab

thank you Jab, but to be honest, I haven't a clue about poetry and verse, I just write what comes in to my head, plus I'm not keen on the 2 line (fed/bed - home/roam) type poem's

I've answered on the other thread, Prof.

Jab

horses running in the field
the farmer feed the sheep and cows
with muddy boots he did rome
is misses called him on is mobile phone






hills

solitude is a loanly game
looking at the four walls
being in pain looking for comany
not being a loan
when will i find someone of my own






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