poppy

My favourite is the first one, but they're all lovely 😍

High Hopes ~ Frank Sinatra

I have secreted away for a rainy day.' 'Come 'ere luv and oi'll rub sum mud all over,' Elfreeda said, giving a broad wink. 'You are naughty!' chortled Reggie, 'but I don't want my designer labels completely ruined. Just a touch here and there.' 'So luv, tell your lil ol' Effie more about your wee stash you've got hidden away.' 'Who said anything about a 'wee stash'? I'll have you know I've got ...

Help Me Make It Through The Night ~ Kris Kristofferson

Revolting. Ladies before gentlemen ... or in your case scroundrels,' he said with a sneer. 'I'm not hanging around to listen to your abuse. Most men discovering they'd been made a grandfather to a gorgeous little baby girl would be excited at the news and couldn't wait to congratulate the proud parents. But you never fail to ...

royal blood. We were henceforth known as 'Mi dkar len pa' which we understood translated means 'Revered White Man'. 'Doesn't cut any ice with me, mate!' I said, 'How about coughing up some readies so a few of my mates can wet the babies head?' 'I've yet to view the new addition. I strongly suspect you aren't even the father. Rosie wouldn't be stupid enough to reproduce anything in your likeness!' 'Are you saying ...

Love these Muggle! Do any sneak out into your garden? 😁

London Bridge Is Falling Down ~ Traditional song

Is This Love - Bob Marley & the Wailers

had been an exhausting and dramatic couple of days. She said I must visit him him first thing tomorrow then, his phone was probably out of order. I reluctantly limped there at about 1 pm the next day. My leg where I'd been tased, was giving me gyp. The Major immediately demanded, when told the glad tidings, when I intended to 'make an honest woman of her'. 'Weddings cost a lot of money, you know,' I said, hoping he'd cough up with the readies. 'Nonsense! What's wrong with a registry office? I won't have any granddaughter of mine being called nullius filius!' I retorted that we had no intention of calling her such a mouthful and we'd decided on Sophie.' 'I thought, under the circumstances, you'd name her Regina, after me!' I raised an eyebrow, 'I didn't realise ...

I could do to resist waking her up to give her a great big cuddle. 'Visiting time is over, Mr Revolting.' A buxom matron, Hortense Humphrey, bustled in and started plumping up pillows, straightening the bed and generally clattering around. 'Mother and baby need their rest you know,' she boomed, making little Sophie start in her sleep and waking Rosie, who had just dozed off. I kissed them both and said I'd be back first thing tomorrow. 'Darling, will you ring Daddy and give him the good news?' Rosie asked sleepily. 'OK,' I answered reluctantly, I couldn't very well ...

Spinning Wheel ~ Blood, Sweat and Tears

with joy, relief and a huge sense of pride in Rosie. The only fly in the ointment was a visit by a loud and aggressive PC Aclown who issued me with a court date for a litany of trumped up charges. Fortunately, PC Quinn had been wearing a body camera and I was fairly confident all charges would be dropped. I fully intended to lay a complaint about 'The Clown' and sue for wrongful arrest and assault. It gave us great pleasure when nursing staff asked him to leave and security escorted him off the premises because he was disturbing all the mothers and babies. Rosie was very tired so I headed ...

Coming Around Again ~ Carly Simon

I'd ever laid my eyes on. 'Oh Rosie, you clever girl you! But what happened? The last thing I remember is that Clown idiot pointing a taser at me. Are you alright? Is the baby alright? Is it a boy or a girl?' Rosie looked tired, but very pleased with herself. 'We're all fine, and we have a brand new baby girl.' 'She's absolutely gorgeous! But did you make it to hospital?' 'No, PC Quinn delivered her in the taxi. I couldn't wait any longer. She said it was her first time, but she'd always wanted to.' 'What a champ!' I said, 'Have you thought of any names?' 'Well ...

Jive Talkin' ~ Bee Gees

that I was to stay exactly where I was until he ascertained I wasn't a threat. He intended to book me for the theft of one taxi, contravening excessive noise standards, possible assault of a female person and disorderly conduct. 'But that's ridiculous!' I exclaimed, but he obviously had no intention of backing down. 'You're going to get a law suit over this!' I shouted. Next thing I knew he'd tasered me and when I came round ...

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance ~ Gene Pitney

pick up their daily free Big Mac, large fries and chocolate shake in exchange for patrolling the area. ''Allo, 'allo, 'allo! Wat's going on 'ere?' demanded PC Aclown. Rosie let out another loud moan. 'Get out!' he shouted, grabbing me and dragging me out of the taxi. 'Get yer 'ands up, turn round, up against the wall!' He handcuffed me and when I tried to explain what was going on he told me to shut up. Rosie and I were now bawling in unison. Fortunately, PC Quinn quickly ascertained...

Big Rock Candy Mountain ~ Burl Ives

temperament, usually so evident, was now conspicuous in it's absence! 'I'm going to murder you, Johnny, but not until I've cut off your ...' Sarfraz took one frightened look at her, screamed and fled, leaving us alone in the taxi. 'I can't wait any longer!' shrieked Rosie. 'HELP! HELP!' I yelled, 'MY WIFE IS HAVING A BABY! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!' Just then ...

Hushabye Mountain ~ Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke)

absolute waste of time that was! No sooner had I hung up when Rosie started groaning again. 'Johnny, I'm sure something's happening now ....Ahhhhh...' 'Darling, she said it was just wind and it could be weeks, just relax and ...' Rosie gave me the most evil look and through gritted teeth hissed, 'My waters have broken and I feel like pushing, you *person of dubious parentage*!' 'Oh hell! Are you sure? What should I do?' I panicked. 'I know, boil lots of water and get towels. That's what they always do in books. Just hold on while I ... 'JOHNNY!!!' she shrieked, ...

Ain't No Sunshine ~ Bill Withers

the whole way. I arrived puffing and panting, totally winded and stood doubled over trying to recover from stitch. 'Oooooh ...ahhhh ...' I moaned, 'It hurts!' 'Of course it does!' snapped Rosie, 'I'm in labour! Call a taxi!' A nervous taxi driver zoomed us to Blooming Babies Maternity Home and a nurse met us at the door. 'Ms Revolting-Flowers is it? Do come in and we'll check how baby is coming along. Wait there,' she instructed me with a very unfriendly glare, I felt. Ten minutes later they returned. 'False alarm, a touch of wind. Could be weeks yet. Try not to waste our time again!' However, in the taxi back home ...