Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
A couple of days back a mate in Gateshead announced on social media he'd become a grandad. Witnessing this posting led me to post a tribute YouTube video on my buddy's timeline showing a recording of Dad's Army actor Clive Dunn's 1970's novelty single 'Grandad'. A misguided action on my part which've meant for the... Continue Reading →
Departure lounge in situ; season moribund In extremis endless; expiration imminent It’s existence torrid, elements most horrid Absent sunbeams mean visage not florid. What comes before Fall? Pride or supplemental tempestas awful? If not will both imposters bear manifestation Prior to Midas caressing frond deciduous. Well-wishes sent to unwell season Despite unfavourable elements... Continue Reading →
Only skin deep thy enchantment Vitriolic blight on caricature’s existence Masking habitual demeanour from dupable peers Gullible folks deceived of thy deportment ornery. Loyalty blind amongst gang quartet Negativity prevails; irrational belief of mistreatment Harridan mater role model rancid Strangely proud of doll’s ne’er venturing from comfort zone Meal tickets vilified, joy withheld... Continue Reading →
Rancid journey with no outcome desirable Damned if you do; don’t and vilification still Fool on hill, feeds scraps to judgemental Their prurient appetites fed; real story irrelevant Fab quartet advocate nowhere man not to worry Take his time and not hurry Have patience till somebody else lends him a hand World isn’t at his command,... Continue Reading →
Latitude and longitude; chalk and cheese Polar opposites, though only one found on pizza Unless you like chalk topping on thy thin & crispy Sweet and sour; man and woman Polar opposites; only two of four in Chinese meal Unless have cannibal tendencies; chef accommodating Alkaline and acid; bald and hirsute Polar opposites; only one can have a... Continue Reading →
“Words of whimsy comforting a troubled soul for but one moment are a greater gift than yon ‘3 for 2’ yoghurt offer from thine local store....... Unless thy prefers yoghurt to laughter, in whicheth case check out Sainsbury’s fromage frais deal to sooth one's tortured brow.” Sage like words of eloquence and guidance from the prolific quill... Continue Reading →