Poems, Prose & Tripe: A light-hearted look at life and language through the eyes of a Yorkshire Lass

POEMS, PROSE & TRIPE An anthology of short stories - sometimes called Flash-Fiction, or Micro-Fiction. Unbelievable facts. Hospital dilemmas. Unusual historical events. Humorous and far-reaching poems and verse, in vivid and imaginative prose. With established guest poets adding some of their works. Have you ever wondered why we do things for Pete's sake? Why is Sandra sitting on the park bench? Which famous fighter was knocked down in every fight, yet always got up to win? What was the missing link, and what was Stanley's ordeal? Who was the other woman? And what was the ultimate gift? What do you know about Sheffield's Paternoster Lift, Chesterfield's crooked spire, or Cougars and Councils, Body language, Problem dogs and the Graveyard shift? Did you know, a bus runs in England fuelled on human poo? There is a country where you can't be buried when you die? The heart is a muscle which never tires. Over a lifetime of say 70 years it will beat 2.5 billion times without taking a rest? How can you tell when you're in Yorkshire? With 257 pages of over 120 features which showcase the talent of this new writer, this book will entertain you for years. Dip into the contents in any order Keep it on your bedside table, coffee table, or smallest room.