*NEW BOOK LAUNCH*
I have a new collection of poems available to buy called "Life Gets in the Way" on Amazon in hardback or on Kindle from the link below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNTJ3Z14
Some reviews from Amazon below:
The humour and nostalgia of growing up in Lancashire in the early sixties triggered some fond memories for me. I love the way Chris pours himself onto the pages with heart on sleeve empathy and compassion, then takes you into realms of ridiculousness and belly laughing moments, covering life at home, at work, at play, with poingnant observations counter balanced with a good laff! Truly a collection to savour and enjoy. I would recommend this poetry book to everyone. My favourite poem, 'Our Kid' .
I loved this collection by Chris Husband. Some truly inventive and humorous poems along genuinely touching and relatable personal poems. There is love, reflection and positivity peppered throughout the book. From kebab shops to office life to holidays Chris covers a multitude of subjects in such an entertaining and engaging way.
I am so glad Chris didn’t let life get too much in the way and he found his way to sharing his poetry with the world.
If you like poems with humour and heart this is the perfect collection.
Really lovely collection of poems with something for every emotion! I loved the foreword, too.
More great poetry from the Burnley Bard. A great selection of sometimes moving, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes just witty, sometimes all three poems. Every page makes you think. And proceeds going to an excellent cause too!
*NEW BOOK LAUNCH*
I have come to this Author lark pretty late in life, but they do say that everyone has a book in them waiting to get out. Well one of mine has got out! And I doubt it will be the last.
I am 60+ year old Northern (England) guy who has a love of poetry, especially the ones that make you smile or laugh or feel something.
I have a fantastic children's picture book out now called "My Magical Bearded Friend". Please check this out, your kids will love it!
Please have a look at my website - chrishusband.com - where you will find links to all my books and a few videos of me reading some of the poems.
Those books are:
- My Magical Bearded Friend (Children's picture book) - contact me for a copy
- Good Morning Mr. Magpie (Children's picture book) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BMJQ68JD
- Chips for Tea and other 10-minute Tweets (Poetry collection) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8TBHCXD (Kindle only - for a hard copy contact me directly)
- Food for Thought (Poetry collection) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHKV13DR
Enjoy!!
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The original version of Chippy Tea
I've fallen head over heels in love
With the girl from my local takeaway
And now I am putting on so much weight
As I visit her there nearly every day
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips
The way the steam pools on her brow
And makes her hair so wavy
Tied up in a bun on top of her head
Blonde highlights with a hint of gravy
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips
I love how she can shake the salt
I'm intoxicated by her scent
A heady mix of L'air du Temp
And Sarsons non-brewed condiment
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips
I'm pretty sure I don't imagine
That twinkle in her eye
I can tell the feelings are reciprocated
By the way she handles my tatie pie
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips
I cannot help but fondly admire
As she precisely portions out the peas
The way she ladles the curry sauce
Always has me weak at the knees
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips
She truly is a wondrous sight
As she scoops my chips into a tray
But I can only forlornly dream
Her arms will scoop me in that way
Oh how I long to kiss the lips
Of the face that served a thousand chips