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Abecedarian
Small Talk by kiwisteveh
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'Ave a nice day, Miss, and watch 'ow yer go.

Be nice to yer muvver, she's worf it, yer know.

Cor blimey, a shiner, yer'll want steak on that.

Don't mind if I do, Sir. Watch out, that's me 'at.

Expect yer'll be wantin' yer dinner at ten?

For pity's sake, Arfur, not boozin' again?!

Gas pipes - they tell me it'll take 'em all week.

Hello, Major Plimpton. Now, none of yer cheek.

Is that who I fink it is? Long time, no see!

Jam on yer san'wiches? Milk in yer tea?

Kenny's bin banged up; we fought 'e'd get longer.

Looks rainy again, Joe. Got anyfink stronger?

Me ol' girl, she's poorly – gone straight to 'er chest.

No thanks, me ol' china. Just give it a rest.

Oi! What're yer up to? Them peaches ain't cheap!

Per'aps yer'll get lucky and die in yer sleep.

Queen's lookin' older; yer'd fink she'd've quit.

Remember yer bag, ma'am. (Yer silly ol' git.)

See Chelsea got beaten. Yeah, not a bad match.

That new bloke's a flyer. Nah, not a patch.

Under the weather, Sal? 'Ere, 'ave a seat.

Vera will get yer all sorted toot sweet.

Well, look who's come in! 'Ow's yer foot, Mrs Skerrit?

X-Rays show anyfink? Sorry to 'ear it.

You 'ear from your Trev, luv? 'E getting' out soon?

Zoo, is it, Ricky? 'Ave a great afternoon.



Writing Prompt
Write an abecdarian poem, using the 26 letters of the alphabet chronologically. An abecedarian poem is a special form of an acrostic poem, in which the initial letters of the words beginning each line or stanza spell out the alphabet in order.
Abecdarian Poem
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Author Notes
Don't ask me - it just poured out!

Perhaps it will help to imagine a shopkeeper greeting his customers and it's up to you to fill in their part of the conversation...

What look like errors are probably just my feeble attempts to release my inner Cockney. Any real Londoners are welcome to make suggestions for improvements.

Chelsea - a London football (soccer) club.

     

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