Froch v Groves

Froch v Groves. Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:25 pm

Carl Froch (born on 2 July 1977. Colwick.Nottingham. Current IBF Super Middleweight Champion. ----------------------------- An early start to the boxing scene, just 9 and learning discipline, routine, two ABA titles he later won , big time boxing had begun. World amateur bronze was his,. turning professional after this, 26 Pro fights without defeat, Mikkel Kessler he then would meet. Crafty Kessler won this fight, the best man on the night, Andre Ward did the same, was Froch losing his game? Lucian Bute, Froch met next, the title Froch quickly annexed, in round 5 Bute stayed down, Froch was back with the crown. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74yA4C5GIkI

Errol Garner

Errol Garner

1923- 1977.

Wrote Misty.

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Pittsburgh Pennsylvania man

adhering to his own plan.

A musical loner then

successful time and again.

Misty I remember well

not really in rebel.

A nice pleasant thing

a musical imagining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tAU3GM9XI

Jackie Evancho

Jackie Evancho

Violin, piano, sewing, swimming, pets

it's about as good as it gets.

Then she sings like a dream

after playing with pets, ice cream.

No nerves on the screen

a realistic daydream.

Only just in her teens

so fragile it seems.

Lets hope the dragons care

don't drive her to despair.

Don't overload with work

money, money, berserk.

Let her sing when she says

not just when it pays.

La Boheme, Madam Butterfly

in my minds eye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzSfx2IKafs

Have a nice day

Its  probable a myth.
This Christmas celebrate reason.
Be reasonable, be good, be safe.
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Did you notice baby's face,
trying hard at table grace,
Spitting out, wondering why,
nothing goes in mouth or eye.
Did you notice startled eyes,
when poppers pop, trailers fly,
Christmas lights blink, flash,
new found toys whirl, crash.
Did you notice Grandma's care,
trying to catch baby’s stare,
Making faces, sucking lips,
twiddling fingers, making quips.
Then tapping Grandpa on the knee,
"Watch that drink! I’m telling thee,
just one more, that’s enough,
I’ve seen you on that malted stuff".
Then more kids come hustling in,
what a ruckus, what a din,
Don't stand up you'll lose your seat,
your ageing limbs cannot compete.
Youths and girlfriends then appear,
showing off their flashy gear,
Drinks all round, giggles too,
last nights sipping starts anew.
The smell of cooking fills the air,
tables laid with special care,
Paper hats, tinsel too,
take your turn, join the queue.
Eating done, tables cleared,
then some faces disappeared,
Pulling crackers, what’s in this?
give a tug, make your wish.
"That's my toy don't you dare"
a little friction in the air,
Children squabble then settle down.
taking note of fathers frown.
Just a glance of Christmas day,
cheers to all I hope and pray.
The new year brings to everyone,
the well sung words of Lennon’s song.
Give peace a chance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gUbqVvcGz-E

Paula

I thought of you again today,
did you host some small soiree?
I feel you are amongst your friends,
unless of course my mind transcends.


Occasionally I get like this,
the precincts of my mind dismiss,
any thoughts that you are down,
tears be-get that puzzled frown.

I think of all the lovely things,
meeting you, warm feelings,
Northampton town on our first date,
how cool you looked, so sedate.

The library another day,
how simple was that T.M.A,
when you ask me to assist,
a gesture I could not resist.

That classy two piece suit you wore,
not anybodies paramour,
lovely tussled flaxen hair,
aloof, remote, debonair.

My eyes beheld a wondrous sight,
to me you felt exactly right,
this ambience of country life,
rustical, free of strife.

O well I've got my mind back now,
I don’t think you will mind somehow,
my sincerity when I say,
I thought of you again today.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CwEpOzW6-k

Ambushed

Taliban find some trouble
amongst the rocks and rubble.
An ambush in mind I think,
this time failing to hoodwink.

Two US gunships spot the platoon,
night vision lights the gloom.
Laser beams and rays,
a lot different to my days.

http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=f213b73d647e

Donald O'Conner

Donald O’Connor. Nineteen twenty five the year nothing very much to cheer. The great depression in full swing baby Donald entrancing. Two stars of vaudeville his parents till they met with tragic events. A daughter killed aged seven father died from reactive depression. Mother struggled from city to city then Donald became a child prodigy. Paramount Pictures spotted him easily passing their screen prelim. Sing you Sinners the films name as Crosby's brother a claim to fame. With B movies he carried on then Adolph Hitler came along. After war it's A movie time Singing in the Rain his prime. A gold award for Make 'Em Laugh thousands want his autograph. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SND3v0i9uhE

Gok Wan

Gok Wan.

Chinese and English parents

Both Leicester residents.

Gok born in seventy four

a tiny tot much cared for.

The youngest one of three

loved and spoiled accordingly.

Food was love, seemingly

he piled on weight increasingly.

Bullying that's for sure

gay and father a restaurateur.

Twenty one stone what a mess

something had to be done,yes.

Dieting his next game

in nine months a slimmer frame.

Depression thoughts of suicide

then rising from his downside.

A reinvented Gok

no longer one to mock.

TV and the fashion game

cooking and national fame.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Ww5mVioNU

Pro Patria

Pro Patria.
In far off lands, out of sight,
men still fight for what is right,
give their lives to sought things out,
lose their limbs, writhe, shout.
Called up men were forced to fight,
to bite the bullet not take flight,
glad to see that call ups gone,
but spiteful wars still drag on.
Those called up lads are old, some gone,
some nerves still shattered by shell, bomb,
the fist of government we did our best,
still no medal clasps our chest.
Britain’s small wars are ignored,
as long as government is assured,
men will face the gun, die!
no one hears their widows cry.
For many years we have asked,
some small medal you give at last,
so as our children and theirs too,
know their kin fought good, true....jobee
El Gamil Club Aldershot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4NtSqZcT_4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=73eB-aAo8Eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHh8isGtB6w&NR=1

Ruggerro Leoncavello

Ruggero Leoncavello.

Mid nineteenth century his birth

a famous taurean for what it's worth.

Naples a southern Italian city

vibrant bussling with activity.

His fathera judge, respectable

socially acceptable.

Comfortable childhood without strife

a relaxed quality of life.

At Naples conservatory musically qualified

teaching talents quickly applied.

Liberettist talents came to the fore

Pagliacci, La Boheme et-cetera the score.

Then his career really began

Pagliacci a huge hit in Milan.

The Clowns had made his name

and the operatic hall of fame.

cut and paste

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kbi1EMcD3E

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire.
1899- 1987 Calif.
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Omaha Nabraska he first saw light
studio executive gave him a fright.
Cant sing, cant act, can dance a little
other critics fickle.
An effortless dance style
amazingly versatile.
Obviously doing his own thing
dancing in for a fresh spring.
Once seen never forgotten
I could watch time and again.
No masculine quality or anything
on stage commanding everything.


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Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

1912-1996.

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A Pittsburgh, Pennysylvania man

one of five life began.

Mother took him dance classes

called a sissy by lads and lasses.

Gene and brother packed it in

to young to take it on the chin.

Aged fifteen he tried again

pressed for money began to train.

Dance routines with brother Fred

winning contest kept them fed,

Gene enrolled at Pittsburgh University

passing tests with great diversity

Dance and economics qualified

with dance he became preoccupied.

Actor, dancer, producer, director

singer and unique choreographer.

cut and paste

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME

Albert Bierstadt

Albert Bierstadt
Germany 1830-1902 New York,
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German born, Americanised young
for many years remained unsung.
Back to Dusseldorf as a young man
studying earnestly he began.
Four years later back to the states
teaching art with associates.
Success at the academy, a landscape
at last his carreer taking shape.
Technical proficiancy made his name,
one great painting fame.
Rocky Mountain, Landers Peak
radically distinctive, unique.
Grandeur and pristine beauty
a prize by the French duly.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
on a wall, set apart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=332lt-srv5s

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

India1869- 1948 India.

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Trained in law at Londons inner temple

character controversial but gentle.

Pre-eminent leader of Indian nationalism

South Africa his civil rights babtism.

Employing non violent disobedience

avoiding a capital offence.

Eventually back to Indian shores

disembling British tax laws.

Most Muslims support British rule

favoring the parochial school.

Gandhi's religious pluralism

not enjoying favouritism.

Self rule, independence achieved.

In forty seven the British relieved.

The Raj and its demise

enjoyed by most British eyes.

Dont bite off more than you can chew

though religious pluralism is my view.

I think Gandhi was just great

He's my particular au fait.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34jm36ZloOA