©Brian Perren 1998

I stepped out to drive, but the ball wasn’t there;
The umpire said,“Out, Sir,” now that wasn’t fair.
Anyone could see that the ball took the pad,
but the captain said,“See the score before my lad:.
The scorebook read,“out caught behind,” if you please,
But I didn’t touch it.My anger didn’t ease
When my mate suggested the scorebook should read,

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© Brian Perren

Maroochy sat quietly and gazed at her man
As he speared a large fish as only he can,
And softly and sweetly she sang of her love
the best of his catch he laid at her feet
She’d cook them for Coolum and give him a treat
and softly and gently she spoke of her love.

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