Versatile Verse 3

The strong bully the weak, and life is so cruel.
Mean actions, mean words, it’s an ongoing duel

The bullies are confident they have the power.

The bullies are confident they have the power.
So proud and arrogant in their ivory tower

Their reign may be starting at long last to falter

Their reign may be starting at long last to falter
No matter what happens, their minds you won’t alter.

The sun’s out, the sky’s blue, so why is it hailing?

The sun’s out, the sky’s blue, so why is it hailing?
Best take clothes in and put them on railings

But they’re never as fresh as out on a line

But they’re never as fresh as out on a line
For an expensive dryer I will not pine

Just put them out in the wind to blow free

Just put them out in the wind to blow free
If the breeze is fresh, they will smell of the sea

No need to iron, just relax with some wine

No need to iron, just relax with some wine.
“Be rumpled”, DH said, “I’m ironing mine!”

Now why would I argue with offers like that?

Now why would I argue with offers like that?
To curl up on the sofa and relax with my cat

To watch a bit of Netflix and really kick back

To watch a bit of Netflix and really kick back
I'm taking it easy, learning the knack.

Plenty of time for housework tomorrow

Plenty of time for housework tomorrow
and if I don't get it done then I won't feel any sorrow

If the sun shines at last I won't waste time indoors

If the sunshine is at last I won’t waste time indoors.
I’ll go out for a walk, though there’s snow on the moors.

Warm coat, scarf, hat and gloves, I won’t care for the cold

Warm coat, scarf, hat and gloves, I won’t care for the cold
The wind will be strong, thats what we're told

A bit of healthy walking to blow away the blues

A bit of healthy walking to blow away the blues
But I'll wear trainers and not my clumpy walking shoes.

My memory foam trainers let me hop, skip and jump

My memory foam trainers let me hop, skip and jump
So I dont fall down and and end up with a lump

There's nothing worse than a hard landing trip

There's nothing worse than a hard landing trip
It's painful, undignified and my coat I would rip

I'll just keep the pace steady and enjoy the view

I'll just keep the pace steady and enjoy the view
If you fancy some exercise then join me, do

A walk before breakfast with dew on the grass

A walk before breakfast with dew on the grass
Then home to toast and orange juice in a glass.

That's a very nice start to the day

That’s a very nice start to the day
And it’s warmer! Here’s hoping it will stay that way.

Smiling at the other walkers as I pass

Smiling at the other walkers as I pass
Except Mrs Bouquet, she thinks she's high class

Everyone is courteous, in the main

Everyone is courteous in the main
And cheerful, even when it starts to rain.

They smile and say that’s typical spring weather

They smile and say that’s typical spring weather
And so very pleasant to meet together

Then home to full English, piping and hot

Then home to full English, piping and hot
So tasty and filling, it sure hits the spot.

But I'm trying to cut my portions in half

But I'm trying to cut my portions in half
Really? Are you having a laugh ?

My appetite has recently gone through the roof

My appetite has recently gone through the roof
My plate starts out full then suddenly, pouf!

Ive eaten it all up and I feel such a pig