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The Fatal Waterfall – AA Anderson

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  • in Australia · Picture It Competition · Poem
  • — 26 Sep, 2015 at 12:00 pm

The Fatal Waterfall

AA Anderson

Bathurst, New South Wales

Australia

*** Winner ***

Picture It Competition Entry – Picture B

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What a sight it was for one to behold
How in mud the delivery truck had rolled,
And casks of gin and old Jim Beam
Had rolled down into the mountain stream
And oblivious to the drivers frantic call
It wended its way to the waterfall.

Now the ladies from the churches guild
Didn’t know the alcohol had been spilled
And as it was their picnic day
Camped near the waterfall not far away,
They filled their jug from the tranquil pool
And thought the waters taste real cool
’Twas odd tasting water they all agreed
But found it had just what they’d need
And feeling high but with memory dim
All stripped off to take a swim.

Now the Bishop cycling by to Mass
Spied the women’s clothes and cried ‘Alas!’
‘What’s been going on here, is there a crime?
Or what’s been coming off, it would seem this time’
And when he went to look, the silly fool
Saw the women naked in the pool
And it seemed to be, this was not all
They were prancing full starkers in the waterfall.

When found next morning the news was grim
They found a heart attack had done him in
It seemed he’d really lost the plot
He was found stone dead in the picnic spot.
But when they laid him out in the funeral place
They couldn’t wipe the huge grin from his face
And something that doesn’t happen often
They couldn’t get the damn lid on the coffin.

So take heed and when you hear the call
Of maidens prancing in a waterfall
For heaven’s sake, DONT STOP!

Bio: AA Anderson tells us that this piece is definitely a fictional romp that is not to be taken seriously, just enjoyed.

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  1. Robet de Debble says:
    September 26, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Naughty, naughty butt nice, puts faith back into my life

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    • A A Anderson says:
      September 28, 2015 at 9:22 am

      Many thanks Robet, glad you liked it.

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  2. Kirk Colilns says:
    September 26, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    It could be Waterfall Gully just out of Adelaide. I close my eyes and see it all, older nymphs naked in the waterfall! A A Anderson has Great talent for comedic poetry. Loved it!

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    • A A Anderson says:
      September 27, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      Greatly appreciated Kirk.

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  3. Inez says:
    September 26, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Another great poem by this very clever author!

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    • A A Anderson says:
      September 27, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Inez.

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  4. JHMancy says:
    September 26, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    A delightfully funny story AA.

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  5. A A Anderson says:
    September 27, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Glad you liked it JH.

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  6. Nerida says:
    September 27, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    A clever funny poem well done !

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    • A A Anderson says:
      September 28, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Many thanks Nerida.
      I didn’t say which religion the Bishop belonged to or what country so that it wouldn’t upset anyone.

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  7. Arturo says:
    September 28, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Starkers! It’s a funny one… well done AA. James.

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    • A A Anderson says:
      September 28, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      Glad you liked it Arturo. Thank you.

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  8. Michelle says:
    October 1, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Painted a Norman Lindsay picture in my mind! Great Poem!

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    • A A. Anderson says:
      October 1, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you Michelle.

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  9. Marianne says:
    October 1, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Very clever, and cute. It put a big smile on my face ?

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    • A A. Anderson says:
      October 2, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Glad it made you smile. We need more laughter and smiles in life these days.

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  10. Marie Otto says:
    October 12, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Nice little tale to put a smile on my face also.
    MM

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    • A A Anderson says:
      October 12, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Marie, glad you enjoyed it.

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    • A A Anderson says:
      October 13, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Glad you enjoyed it Marie.

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  11. Violet Lysle says:
    November 18, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    Really enjoyable and great to have a laugh at this very naughty but descriptive poem. love it Jan from Violet

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