A philosopher and his friend, a man
went camping in the open fields
and pitched a tent most fine
(they didn't like hotels or camper vans)
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Nice humourous juxtaposition of philosopher's wider view and the common sense of rational thought, immediately aware of direct physical reality. The joke is funny, but I would rather be the philosopher thinking about astronomy than the man only concerned with the here-and-now, thank you for a fun piece of writing. Kind regards, Margaret.
I enjoyed reading this David, it made me chuckle, excellent, '10' for this best wishes Lynda xx
A poem with humour, and a witty poet - a rare combination indeed! Where have you been hiding!