Wednesday 2 August 2023

The Life of Riley

With social media, news flies fast

In minutes – round the world – a blast!

Another cousin swells our ranks;

For this great blessing – we give thanks!          

 

Wee Riley Maurice – August babe

Has joined the world in Adelaide!

Big brother Aiden, made aware

Learns that he must take great care

 

And not strike out to grab and touch

Although he loves him very much.

Proud Mum and Dad gaze on with joy

At their brand-new, home-made boy.

 

What lies ahead, we cannot know

But for all those in the know

“The Life of Riley”* was a breeze

He led, they say, a life of ease!


(c) Poet in the woods 2023


* Originally 1880 popular song "The Life of Reilly".

Also 1992 song by Ian Broudie of "The Lightning Seeds"






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