Poetry

Peter Jeffrey: Two Poems

Rhyming Saskatchewan   In Canada, a fashion show, An urban myth, though, now it seems, Invited Isabella Blow To realize their fondest dreams.   She said, “I rhyme with wow, not woe” The girls replied, “We know, we know” And with nudges, winks and snickers Whispered, “She’s not wearing knickers”.   But you, O queen of fashionistas, Have scared the pants off all the sisters And outraged every mother’s son In Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, With all the bad-ass hats you’ve worn.   Peter Jeffrey     Nipples   If you were God could you think of a better way to finish…

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