Jolly Fat Man Poem by Andy Salisbury
Jolly Fat Man
I am a Jolly fat man,
my mask a big wide smile
It gives the illusion that I'm happy,
though I'm hurting all the while,
it covers up my feelings,
the ones I wish to hide,
feelings so painful that cannot be denied,
inside I am in turmoil,
emotions a surging rage,
the depths of my torment,
I cannot begin to gauge,
I am a Jolly fat man,
with an exterior of calm,
covering my frailties,
with humour and boyish charm,
but inside I am crying tears,
tears that will not dry,
but I will soldier on regardless
albeit with a sigh.
Summer of 2007
Two best friends Were unashamedly fat Wife and I, thin as rails. On a evening on the town Betwixt all We woofed the platters down A merry crew were we With always something to do or see That pleased us one and all Regardless of what we be, Fat or lean, short or tall. For it's what's in the heart That brings all up short When you find What we have left behind. Friends do us never part s.
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4/19/2024 12:15:17 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Hi Andy, I think we all do that at times, it's only our true friends that get the real answer to the question 'How are you? ' Well expressed feelings - of an obviously very unhappy time - Best Wishes - Michele