Howzat

A poem incorporating a dozen cricketing terms

Harry was villain and a very crafty crook

Whose henchman, Basher, wasn’t bright (he’d never read a book)

But, being rough, could pack a punch and knock a fellow out,

Hence Harry found him helpful as a fit and fearsome lout.

Now Donna was a dolly and the love of Harry’s life,

He promised her the world if she’d agree to be to his wife,

And Donna said she’d gladly wed as long as he agreed

To rob a bank and furnish her with all she’d ever need.

So Harry with his henchman did as Donna said they ought

But failed to net sufficient cash and soon were justly caught,

And yet, despite the charge, the trial was nothing but a fudge,

Since Harry and his henchman had enough to bribe the judge.

Notwithstanding his appeal poor Harry lost his grip

On Donna who, in anger, gave her lover-boy the slip.

The brief romance was over and, deciding to retire,

He turned religious, saw the light and joined a chapel choir.