Winston's Wall

By luigi_pagano

Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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One man in his time plays many parts,
wrote Shakespeare in As You Like It,
and this pronouncement seems to fit
one individual who embraced the arts.
 
Although politics was his main call
once outside the Westminster lobby
Churchill had an interesting hobby:
he was quite skilled at building a wall.
 
It is said that he slurred his vowels
but he didn’t suffer from impediment
when he made use of that implement
that we describe as a brickie’s trowel.
 
On imperfection he wouldn’t be silent;
when asked to lay a foundation stone
saw it was uneven and made no bones
about pointing out the misalignment.
 
He was an example to DIY devotees
who often struggle to get things right,
who suffer in their unsuccessful plight
and because of that are on their knees.
 
© Luigi Pagano  2017
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I looked up those stories, the foundation stone included! I imagine the kind of concentration needed would be a therapeutic break from handling all the communications and information and discussions and decision-makings. Quite relaxing.

Interesting rhyme scheme. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

He was a man with many sides, Rhiannon. Not only an amateur bricklayer but also an enthusiastic painter.
In addition he was a prolific writer and historian.

The rhyming scheme is ABBA also known as enclosed rhyme.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

What an interesting piece of information!

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Not the typical do-it-yourselfer but a fitting example for the Inspiration Point, I thought.

Thanks for reading and commenting. Luigi.