July 2019
Park’s Larks, continued
Wendy Benson
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The Action Plan turned out a Godsend
Giving focus for thinking and verve,
And it's just as well that they had it,
Or they might have been stripped of their nerve.
The twins thought a “Project” would sort it
So they asked their teacher at school
If the whole class could study this subject in depth
And their classmates said that would be “Cool”.
Mr Park, in the meantime was dreaming
Of a specialized trip agency
Taking him and his kin on each holiday booked
And just running itself for a fee.
Mrs Park had a small group of close friends
Who would gather each Monday for tea
They all knew there was trouble when she came at the double
and tearfully divulged her difficulty.
“There's no question that we'll see you through this”
Her loyal friends rallied around
At least one had experienced a similar trial
And another was on the rebound.
“What you need is a very specific,
And also an alternative plan,
So if one doesn't work out the other will slide in
And keep him oblivious while you rescan.”
Plan A was a bit on the thin side,
More ephemeral than sturdy and strong.
It involved getting everyone from the whole street
To ask Mr P for a beautiful song.
His voice was a great gift, he knew that,
And it did give him pleasure to sing.
So each day when a neighbour popped in for a chat
He ended up tunefully exercising.
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