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Pingfest 46 in May, 2009, brought out the inner poet in many of our attendees. They were charged with writing a little poem about any one or all of these characters: Blanche, Norris, Emily, Rita, Betty and Ken. We had lots of great entries and a lot of fun thinking of what to write. Here are some of the poems that were written. Not all of them were signed, but the ones that were have the author(s) attached.
| Nosy Norris There was an old man from the shop Who was known as a nosey old far He never knew when to stop When he is on the street with his mop Our Norris plays a very good part. Emily and Rita keep him in mind as they sit in the pub sipping their cherry wine. |
Ode to Blanche Old, wizened and cranky, At the Rovers most days, She's rude and insulting but has no problems with "the gays". Her wit is ascerbic, She ridicules Ken. She nitpicks at Deirdre like a clucking old hen Yet still she has friends Rita, Emily and Norris. And with Eccles by her side, Blanche never will bore us ...by: Wayne, Cherry and Fiona |
| (Spoiler Alert!) Blanche is Deirdre's mother And thinks Ken's in a spot of bother. There's the book that he read Then he went out with Ted. But he'll have a tryst with another! |
Ode to Doris Norris Norris, Norris, you're so nosey, You hear it all and it ain't rosy! Your ears are always open wide Secrets on the street, they can't hide. Blanche and you, a couple should be But I don't know which one would be the "he" So maybe you should just settle for Emily! Ken, Ken, You're Da Man Your hair alone itself would stand If on your head you did land Not a wisp out of place, not even a strand! ...by: Cathy and "Bill Webster" |
| Rita Rita had a partner named Len But that was way back when She now runs the corner shop As a singer and dancer, she stopped. Later she met Mr. Bradley but that relationship went badly Once she was partnered wtih Ted But unfortunately he is now dead. She now spends her days with Norris Who Danny referred to as "Doris"! |
Ode to Blanche She is feisty and she can be mean She thought Ken was gay but that's ok. Rita's her friend and Emily too She loves Betty's hotpot But Norris can't decide which one to have either hot pot or a side. |
| About Blanche There is a street called Coronation And one character with whom we have a fascination. She's got a hip that's Polish And she likes to attend funerals, that's ghoulish! She suspects her son-in-law has a fancy man But we all know he's not a dandy Dan! The One O'Clock Club and the bookies' for fun We think Blanche Hunt is Number One! |
Blanche There was an old lady named Blanche Who Ken would like to put in a trance But try as he may Things don't go his way Maybe someday he might have a chance. ...by: Linda |
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Ken strives to write his great book Even Blanche can't sneak a look Norris is more than curious Making Rita and Emily furious Meanwhile Betty is content just to cook. |
A Lady Named Blanche There once was a lady named Blanche Who had trouble walking, but hey, could she dance! She glided round the floor The men shot out the door We love our old girl named Blanche |
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I came to London to see Big Ben, instead I found Ken! While I was looking for a florist, I came upon Norris. I ate my spaghetti and then I saw Betty. I found Blanche hiding behind the plants and Rita protesting with PETA While Emily watched tennis at Wembly. |
Norris Oh Norris, can you not stop all your whining? Al the internet dating, for a wife you were pining Though Rita is your business partner Trying to get her to marry you was much harder. Poor Emily with her heart of gold Must surely think that living iwth you is getting old. Perhaps if your nose was on your own business You'd see that nosy old Blanche would be your perfect Missus! ...by: Catriona |
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Where would we be without Norris? Who would gather gossip for us? While sweeping the street, his heart skips a beat When a scandal is brewing his mouth is a-moving Though Rita wants to thump him, Blanche says don't dump him Where would we be without Norris? ...by: Anne, Bea and Karen |
Norris, the local newsclerk is as nosey as can be He loves to stir up trouble, what a pathetic guy is he. He's always listening to others whenever he gets the chance But his stories are always better as they're usually enhanced! When he and Rita banter, she puts him in his place. But there's no stopping Norris. He just picks up the pace! ...by: Pat and Susan |
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A corset maker named Blanche had a tongue as sharp as the pins she used to lead people a merry dance. A heart of gold under a shell of cold steel A gossiping old crone She'll end up alone if she doesn't take care She better beware! Until that time comes She'll plague her loved ones Much to their despair! |
On the Stree where Ken stays Reside some of his pals with whom he spends his days. Rita, Norris and Emily, too Are just a few of the Street's True Blue. The Street's been alive some 50 years strong To which all us Corrie fans belong< br> Here's to 50 more we'll toast Us Corrie fans we'll forever boast! ...by: Kat and Trudi
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