The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 14 days, 9 hours. Get details and Enter.

MEALS ON WHEELS

I love to go delivering along the streets and back

with L plates on my box behind and many a tasty snack,

deliveree, deliveroo, delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

deliveree, deliveroo, my life is now on track.

 

A freelance guy i'll do or die, my contract is my life,

with all good speed i'll duck and dive embracing urban strife.

Deliveree, deliveroo, delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

deliveree, deliveroo, my contract is my life. 

 

I'm faster than a flee on wheels, I work most all the time

competing with the Uber Eats to make an extra dime

deliveree, deliveroo, delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

deliveree, deliveroo, to make the extra dime. 

 

I used to work for Dominos but then I got the sack

I called a guy a racist pig now they won't have me back

deliveree, deliveroo, delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

deliveree, deliveroo, what a stupid name but what can you do? 

 

I love to dream of freedom soon to cross the seas once more

but the streets just keep on calling me, so off I go once more

deliveree, deliveroo, delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

deliveree, deliveroo delivera, deliveroo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo. 

 

(Based on the song The Happy Wanderer)

 

 

◄ VOTE FOR RIGSBY

IT'S EASY TO GET ANNOYED ►

Comments

Profile image

raypool

Sun 24th Nov 2024 15:29

Thanks for your point Ray. Thinking on it now the words just came to me, the idea to flee seems a suitable metaphor for the constant speed the idea of an escape more so than the insect itself which would be admittedly a bit farcical!

Yes Stephen, there is a lot to be said about the delivery culture as it spreads out and leaves behind the glory of footfall in malls.

Thanks all for your likes too: Tom, Hugh, Kevin, Larisa, David and Yanma.

Ray

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Sun 24th Nov 2024 07:57

The Gig Economy will get us all, Ray. Perhaps it already has.

Profile image

Ray Miller

Fri 22nd Nov 2024 17:12

There's a lot to take away from this, but mostly I'm wondering if "flee on wheels" is a spelling mistake or a clever pun.

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message