Army Knives and Cuckoo Clocks
There is a country…
There is a country
that has a clock
that goes “cuckoo”
instead of tick-tock.
Its watches are made
with great precision
which makes one’s choice
an easy decision.
It has a navy
(it may sounds daft
as it is landlocked)
but only a few craft.
With lots of lakes
in which to fish;
where the fondue
is a famous dish.
It has snowy slopes
that one can’t resist
where one can ski
on or-off piste.
Also where Heidi
is the role model
for young children
learning to yodel.
A tennis player
said to be an old codger
but keeps on winning
is a man called Roger.
To other champions
he’s still a threat
and of that country
the biggest asset.
© Luigi Pagano 2019
© ionicus 2020
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What a delightful read! Rich imagery bringing to life people and places of great interest, be it snowy mountains, cuckoo clocks, Heidi or Federer. Thankyou Luigi for the wonderful share. Enjoyed much.
I am so glad that this poem appeals to you, Gomathi. It is in rhyme which is more my usual style and it uses a variety of related topics. I know a bit about Switzerland as I lived near the Swiss/Italian border before coming to England.
Kind regards, Luigi
Good to know that Luigi! Wonderful to have lived there, places of great appeal. As for rhyme, am a huge fan.
Warm Regards
This is very clever, Luigi. I think this is one of your best. I must confess I’m not a big fan of rhymed poetry, but this is so well crafted, it’s a gem.
I tend to vary my input, adapting my style to attract the interest of readers of different tastes. Perhaps rhymed poetry is more traditional but so many forms have evolved that people have a greater selection of techniques to appreciate.
It is rewarding to hear that this particular poem has resonated with you. Thanks.
Lovely simple rhyme, Luigi, short-lined humour makes for good ready reading, and can be informative too, like here. Good fun read. Unlike Roger, you’re still at the top of your game!
Regards, Trevor
For someone who is not at the top of his game, Roger has recently won his 103rd title, Trevor. Not yet a has-been I would say.
Glad you appreciated the humour of the piece,
Best, Luigi
This is delicious, Luigi. Lovely pace and quite picturesque to boot!
love,
jolen
Just a bit of fun-writing, Jolen. I know a bit about Switzerland as I used to live not far from Lugano, whose night-clubs with bands composed entirely of female musicians held a particular fascination in my youth.
Luigi xx