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E9

As a young boy

there was a toy

A game if you will

My joy and my thrill

 

E9 was the key

two buttons liked me

exchanging my metal

Expectant and feral

 

Sweet joy and relief

With beggars belief

as it birthed my candy

So tight in my handy

 

but one day you were gone

No sign, not one

What would I do now?

As my face drew a scowl 
 

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Puddings

Jam roly poly, treacle sponge
And sticky toffee pudding head the top of my list
But apple pie, rhubarb crumble
Or a decent cheesecake are hard to resist
 
Banana splits, eclairs or brownies
Dumplings, nougat, cheese board or mousse
Crème brûlée.  Fruit cocktail.  Yoghurt
Serve it up and set me loose!
 
Rice pudding, Christmas pudding
Let me say it loud and clear
Summer pudding, Eve...

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