Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

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Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by warooa » Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:19 pm

#Interestingly (I'll put this at the top cos not everyone might make it to the end ;) ) I found it hard to keep strict metre without compromising on losing some clout that some of our very unique slang terms tend to have. There are some that are that sacred that there is just not to be any tooling with them whatsoever 8-) . There is a whole plethora of slang out there - some not to everyone's taste, but I like to think we do our slang "culture" a service by using them and getting them out there (and avoid using some of the gawd-awful cliched ones that are just flogged to death every time we talk slang -sorta stuff like the first line -it's your fault Barry McKenzie!). A worthy and challeging topic, Maureen. Goodonya! :D

The Sir Loin Stakes
M. Pattie

“OFF!” like a young brides nightie or some prawns left in the sun,
they’re running in The Sir Loin Stakes, the big race has begun.
And Winkle takes the lead, his jockey’s keen as bloody mustard;
all prick and ribs, just like a drover’s dog (but not as trusted).

And Glutus: The Big Stallion, sure he’s got his share of backers,
but many quip - he’d be more quick without them big Jatz Crackers.
And on his back is Portly Pat: a big boy for a jockey.
As ugly as a deep sea mullet, and built like big Joe Hockey.

And in the pack there’s Slyly Angus, Quiff and Crumb Petite,
Elixir is on the rails, as Glutus finds his feet.
But Winkle’s out in front, and seems he’s got a head’o’steam.
The outer’s roaring, he’s the favourite- every punters dream.

Then further back than a python’s arsehole, as they round the rails,
there’s a Mare with flair, and cute blonde hair whose gaining on the males.
And as sure as sure there’s cold shit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside a dead cat –
She passes Glutus, sits on winkle, winks at Portly Pat!

The punters get their poop in plaits, no ticket could be written,
She’s coming hard, and leads the pack, that scanty mare Squidge Mitten.
Then Quiff and then Elixir, are followed at the turn
by Crumb Petite and Glutus (Slyly Angus needs to burn).

Then quicker than a one-armed trombone player with the crabs,
It’s Crumb Petite, Elixir, Quiff – the lead is up for grabs.
But Winkle’s shot, and Slyly Angus aint got what it takes,
So Crumb Petite’s the winner of the annual Sir Loin Stakes.

And trumped by Monday's Experts, all the punters are complaining;
"Don't piss all over my back, mate, and tell me that it's raining!"
Yes, coming first, was Crumb Petite, Elixir, third Quiff,
and Glute was pantsed as Squidgy danced and winkle, he was stiff.
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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Ron » Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:45 pm

Good one Marty, a few there I haven't heard for quite a while as well :D
Joe Hockey as a jockey, now that's an image to set the eyes agog!! :lol:
'onya mate
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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Heather » Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:00 pm

Very clever Marty. Plenty there I'd never heard of - must be a blokey thing. :) Joe Hockey as a jockey sets the mind a boggle.

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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by keats » Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:35 pm

Love it mate! Great topic for the input and structure.

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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Bob Pacey » Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:56 pm

I don't get it ???


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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Neville Briggs » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:01 pm

warooa wrote: ) I found it hard to keep strict metre without compromising on losing some clout that some of our very unique slang terms tend to have
It's easy Marty, don't worry about strict metre where you want to make the expression. I wish we could learn this great truth. And it isn't mine, Wendy Bishop, a highly respected poet and University Professor said " always break a rule to make a poem work or keep up your interest in writing "

So what are we trying to do Marty, do poetry or keep rules. ;)

By all means let's notice the " rules " but expression ( or as you said, clout ) is what counts and you've done it. :)
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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by keats » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:22 pm

I must agree with Neville there! And that's not an everyday occurence is it Nev? lol :?

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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Neville Briggs » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:08 pm

I suppose not :)

By the way we do notice don't we that these Aussie expressions are the very things that poetry is made of ; metaphors and similes.

like a bride's nightie.. that's a simile
just like a drover's dog...simile
ugly as a deep sea mullet...another simile
he's got a head o steam...I think that's a metaphor.
every punter's dream...I think that is also a metaphor

So I think Maureen has given a good exercise in thinking out those poetic devices of metaphor and simile. Except I haven't done mine. :oops:
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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by warooa » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:20 pm

Away to it Nev :)

I agree with Keats (about agreeing with you)

Marty

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Re: Hw25-8: The Sir Loin Stakes

Post by Heather » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:37 pm

That's what I like about you Marty, you are so agreeable! :)

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