. . . the grass has rizz,
I wonder where da boidies izz?
Da boids is on da wing,
But dat's absoid
Da wing is surely on da boid!
That is my sub-Damon Runyon welcome to the first day of Spring which I claim on the basis that the Winter solstice passed by yesterday. From now on the mornings become lighter which will be a relief as I go for my early morning swim - have I mentioned I go swimming in the morning? - six mornings a week? - oh, I have! Well, no need to be like that about it! Anyway, I always feel a slight lightening of the heart when the shortest day is past. I know we have January and February to get through but at least it hasn't snowed before Christmas which makes the Winter intolerably long. What was that? It's been snowing 'ooop north' and in 'Jockland'. Oh dear, what a pity, never mind - heh-heh-heh!
It has snowed in East Angular too.
Posted by: dearieme | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 10:42
Ah well, DM, I understand it gives all you 'East Angulars' your lovely complexions!
Posted by: David Duff | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 10:53
In fact, the day it snowed the winter cherries near us were all in blossom, a lovely sight.
P.S. We still have one brave little periwinkle blossom in the hedge at the side of our house.
Posted by: dearieme | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 17:08
Oh dear, DM, you'll be telling us next that you live in a thatched cottage in a place called Midsommer!
Posted by: David Duff | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 17:22
Der spring is sprung
Der grass is riz;
I wonder where dem boidies is.
Der little boids is on der wing.
Ain’t dat absoid?
Der little wings is on der boid!
I had thought this little gem was penned by the great Ogden Nash but apparently its roots are lost in antiquity.
And there seem to be many versions of this wonderful little ditty.
However, this one is my favourite Ogden Nash.
It definitely doesn't sound like Damon Runyon to me.
Some primal termite knocked on wood
And tasted it, and found it good!
And that is why your Cousin May
Fell through the parlor floor today.
Posted by: Andra | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 18:43
Ah, dear old Ogden Nash! I have his collected works which now I will publish regularly from time to time.
Posted by: David Duff | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 22:15
Yes, it's a toss up between A. A. Milne and Ogden Nash for me.
"King John was not a good man".
etc.
Posted by: Andra | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 22:30