a love poem, hopelessly obscure, but a love poem nonetheless




Toby Falls in Love

 

“In love! —said the corporal—your honor 

was very well the day before yesterday . . ."

 

—Laurence Stern, Tristram Shandy 

 

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Love? Yes, love.

It comes

when manning the battlements. 

 

In the thick of the siege itself (recreated) 

Mrs Wadman’s worries 

are justified,

 

but perhaps overwrought.

Bridget 

will ply Trim and “get it all out of him."

 

Plans are drawn. 

Wardrobe fitting the occasion ordered. 

Thundercats are go. 

 

Hilarion’s Asse aside, or astride, as the case may be,

the advance is made, Toby, like a lamb to slaughter, goes. 

 

 

 

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Written on 2023-06-09 at 14:16

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Ann Wood The PoetBay support member heart!
Such a lovely poem, well done Jim.
2023-06-18


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
Toby, Trim, Mrs Wadman and Bridget are characters in Laurence Stern's, "Tristram Shandy," a rollicking tale, definitely worth reading. This poem has the surreal, non-sequitur, feel of it. It's all in fun. A good summer project.
2023-06-09



Wooa, what,who too many references to keep up with, give us a starting point at least. I do however like Hilarions Asse, I plan to use that, at work, I know a few who fit the bill
2023-06-09