Standing Room Only

Hello Poetry Lovers

I thought it was time to feature some Spike Milligan and his wonderful children’s poetry.

As we have just had Easter, it would be nice to stay on a religious theme (albeit a tongue in cheek one).

My children loved this piece when they were small. I think they were shocked by the last line.

A stunning poem from a very talented man. Do read on…

Standing Room Only

‘This population explosion’

Said Peter to St Paul,

‘Is really getting far too much,

Just look at that crowd in the hall.

Even here in heaven

There isn’t any room,

I think the world could do with less,

Much less fruit in the womb.’

Thus heaven is overcrowded,

the numbers are starting to tell,

So when the next lot knock at the gates,

tell ‘em to go to hell. 

Spike Milligan

Wasn’t that a wonderful piece?! Very wry and clever. I’m afraid I don’t know the date of this poem so I’ve just put Spike Milligan’s name there.

Any favourites of this genius that you have, please send in to the usual address.

Thanks for tuning in and indulging me, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry action real soon….