ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

ODD JOBS

I've wandered round all through my life
yes of jobs I've had a lot.
But I never seemed to find the one
that fitted in the slot.

After school I joined a factory
making fruit juice all by hand.
But I found I couldn't concentrate
and eventually got canned.

Then I tried my hand at tailoring
making clothes that were just beaut.
But it was a sew-sew sort of job
and it really didn't suit.

I then went cooking at a restaurant
to add some spice when people dine.
But I had to quit after just one week
cause I couldn't find the thyme.

The bakery apprenticeship was kinda fun
though early starts were really slow.
But I couldn't last the four years
cause there wasn't enough dough.

Supermarket work was interesting
putting groceries on a rack.
But I didn't put much stock in it
and I finally got the sack.

Now I'm working cleaning swimming pools
things are great when its not raining.
But I think I might move on again
cause its getting pretty draining.

I think that I need to find a job
where I can live the life serene.
But I've found vacancies for millionaires
are few and bloody far between.

Bob Pacey ( C )

love it Bob

Thanks Nev. I get told a lot of yarns in the park and this was one of them.


Cheers Bob

Try strawberry pickin' Bob . . mate I reckon you could 'pun-it' with the best of 'em

Good stuff,
Marty

Or maybe a butcher " I could not get in for my chop" .

or How about a banker who could not budget ?

Perhaps this should have been in collaborations ?


Cheers Bob

...the barber who couldn't cut it!.....the zoo keeper who couldn't bear it....

....no me either, what sort of dogs did you use?

I think this site is going to the dogs but lets not get catty about that.

TTFN

why not use road kills cheaper

bw

What about fruit picking Bob? Your poem is peachy! Have you tried carpentry 'cause I reckon you hit the nail on the head!

Very clever Bob!

Heather