(xci)
Have another boob job,
botox your lips again,
have a nose job
and shlop a ton of muck on your puss.
Now you look pretty.
We like you,
you make us a pile of money.
(xcii)
I’m the portly entity they have to impress,
commoners labouring in the kitchen
preparing and presenting their signature creations.
I love to see them tremble, waiting for my verdict.
I give most dishes the thumbs down…after i’ve eaten.
It’s good to be the king.
(xciii)
History is kind to those who write it.
(xciv)
We know where Tom sits with book and coffee,
we have our eye on him.
Tom reads books he doesn’t have to,
history books we didn’t write.
Tom is a threat.
(xcv)
BREAKING NEWS
Singapore family survives without maid for 24 hours.
(xcvi)
Lucky i was there when ma fell off the ladder
and broke her leg, i was able to record and upload.
‘Call an ambulance,’ she said.
‘First things first,’ i said.
(xcvii)
Depression is a word too depressing to use
so now we call it recession.
(xcviii)
I’m happy with little, my wealth never runs out.
(xcix)
The English football team –
brilliant on paper, shit on grass.
Arthur Smith
(c)
In a direct message Miranda tells me
she has a cure for erectile dysfunction.
It sounds so simple i’d have to be hard up to believe her.
(ci)
James Baldwin wrote:
The world is white no longer, and it will never be white again.
The Western party is over
and the white man’s sun has set. Period.
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johnpoetflanagan 
😀 I say the news from Singapore is dire, John :))))
Thank you Dear Ina
ah yes, life can be tough for the spoilt rotten
Big hugs
john
Good one!
Loved Breaking News – Singapore
Tough without the help
even have maids to carry army recruits packs for them!
Take care, Bruce
john
Lucky I was there and Miranda… I think you’ve captured the zeitgeist. I really enjoyed this collection John. 🙂
Thank you, Rebecca
and glad you liked those two and the whole collection.
Big hugs
john
“Tom reads books he doesn’t have to,
history books we didn’t write.
Tom is a threat.”
Too true, too often.
Yes, Dan, frighteningly real
Best Always to You
Take care
john
Wonderful finds, John. Numbers 93 and 94 are so true – I always ask older children to question Richard the third’s Shakespearian appearance. 96 is a real sign of the times, and 99, well, you’ve got to love Arthur Smith!
Arthur is a gem!
Thank you, Chris, for staying with the jots from start to finish,
nine weeks of them.
Always with my best
john
Breaking News – a good one! Have a great week Uncle John ~
Thank You, Miss Mary
Big hugs
uncle john
Love these jots, especially “History is kind to those who write it” and, John, who wouldn’t love the Miranda jot? Thanks for making me smile.
Joan
You’re most welcome
and
Thank You
for staying with the jots till the end
Much love
john
A delightful smorgasbord! I can relate to “I have very little. My wealth never runs out.”
I own less now than most of my adult life, but when I am feeling down I write a grateful list and it amazes me how wealthy I am…..though not in owning things. The wealth I have now doesn’t run out or rust or spoil. Who would have thunk? 🙂
Love your comment, Eileen
a comment from a liberated soul
Much love
john
Fun, insightful, witty, John. i liked the quote History is always kind… Reminded me of a discussion I had with a MicMac Elder once. We were talking about the history of Native Americans and he had to remind me that everything I THOUGHT I knew was written by the white man.
A fine response, Noelle
Thank You
Yes, history needs re-writing in so many parts of the world, so many
Big hugs
john
I love this!
Thank You so much, Herminia
Big hugs
john
Thank you for writing it.
‘History is kind to those who write it.’
how true.
Yes indeed, Gavin
john
This is awesome! Each snippet caused a rise of emotion for me in one way or another. Some powerful stuff here.
Vashti
Thank You very much for these more than generous words
Best to You
Always
john
My favorite line: “History is kind to those who write it” — so true!! Great array of thoughts you’ve presented us here, John.
Heeheeheehee…these are gems John! I thought the very first was a beaut until I saw (xcvi)!! Hysterical!
Hi, John. I don’t know whether you will get this but if you do all the best for the season and the new year. Perhaps, one day, you will return to your blog – I always enjoyed reading your stimulating writing. Anyway, all the best to you. Chris.
And all the best to you Dear Chris for the season, and wonderful to hear from you. i will return to blogging early in the new year, i promise
always with my best
john
Really good to hear from you, John – and I shall hold you to that! All the best, Chris.
Great! I loved the Singapore one most 😀
Maniparna
Thank You