My bill without me can’t talk!
- How much does this parrot cost? - Nine hundred pounds. ___________________- Is he taught? - Wouldn’t if we bought wholesale. The dealer taught him. He can’t fail! What language? Portuguese, Spanish… - No… hem… I’d prefer English. - Why not? My son Jack teaches him, Five words a day. Sir, don’t grin. - So, Polly, speak! He pays No attention! _____________- He’s May. - What? A girl’s name? Isn’t it strange? - Sorry, but it mustn’t be changed Because they sent him from Brazil As May. _________- Well, open your bill, May, and speak. He’s silent! - Let’s wait for Jack as I’ve sent For him. Here he is! Sonny, Make him speak. _________________- May, tell us something. - Praise is not pudding. ___________________- What a bird! Ha! I can’t believe that! He’s learnt Some sayings. ______________- Yes, Sir. May knows Twenty. ________- Really? ________________- There’s no Place like home. _______________- Jack, well done! Ha! Two more! ___________- He laughs best who laughs last. - You’re witty! ______________- Somebody must… - What? _______- May!!! _______________- Take us as you find us. So, what d’you think of me, guy? - May! Again! YOU MUST BE POLITE!!! Buy him, Sir. It’ll be a good buy. - Don’t believe this bullsh…, guy. - Sorry, my wife… ________________- Is she pretty? - Yes. ______- Haven’t you said I’m witty? - When? _________- After I said, “He laughs best Who laughs last”, you laughed yourself. ___________________________________- Yes. - And then you said that. I’m clever! - If you forgot bad words… _______________________- Never! - I can’t buy you, May. ____________________- Hey, guy! What? I mean I’ll never use bad words If she’s really pretty. By the way, her name? ____________________- Kitty. - Holy sh…! I’ll be sent to jail! Jack, stop pulling out my tail! - Oh Sir, believe me, please, But I didn’t teach him this. - Who then? ___________- I’m afraid, the char. - He’s right, guy, after the bar She’s talkative and funny. So, for the same money She cleans the shop and teaches me. Isn’t it nice? Do you agree? - I certainly like this bird! Send me the bill. _________________- Hey! What for? My bill without me can’t talk! - At least something has made him shocked.
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iverhyck
Born in Kiev. Worked in aviation (1981-1991). Became a doctor (1989). Have been a teacher of English since 1996. Published a book for children "IVERHYMES!!!" (2006). Prefer writing iverhymes, but usually call them 'iverhycks' (sounds like limericks,...
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