And now, to lighten the mood. This poem is based on real-life events (ok, it’s dramatised a little) – JMH, do you remember this one?
My brother has a broken toe
It pains him, oh, so bad
He broke it walking up the stairs
Oh, woe is Joe, my lad
Two weeks later he could be found
Complaining at great length
Which is why my teacher hates me,
Please have some consideration
My brother has a broken toe
And ever since that fateful day
When baffled nurse sent him away
But Broken Toe is here to stay.