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MIMITs

MIMITs are short, spontaneous rhyming verses covering a diverse range of subjects—from everyday observations to profound reflections. Created by me - Anna Clemence Mews - these accessible poems don't follow rigid structures but share a common thread of rhyme and insight. Born from a moment of writer's block, each MIMIT aims to provoke thought, bring a smile, or offer a fresh perspective on life's complexities and simplicities.

59 / Doubtful Debate

59 / Doubtful Debate

If you want to get picky, and very head-centred there are pros and cons to making a decision about which house-mate to choose. But if you just can't come down on one side or the other there's a simple route to follow. That is, if you

58 / Friend forever

58 / Friend forever

No matter what breed or colour, size or shape, whether pedigree or mongrel, those canines who share our home and our hearts, are just the best! They give us love and loyalty. Let's never forget to return it in equal measure.

57 / Character Cats

57 / Character Cats

Most of us who are cat-lovers know they're able to twist us round their paw. Why, for instance, should they push themselves through a cat flap? Why indeed if you happen to be around to open the door? Cats enjoy a peaceful life, though when the occasion demands

56 / Playground Politics

56 / Playground Politics

Honestly, honesty is the thing I yearn to hear! Just that. Integrity, responsibility and never that old automatic response to criticism. Namely, putting the blame on the 'other party'. Or talking about what problems they've 'inherited.' Whoever 'they' might be! Of course

55 / Money Matters

55 / Money Matters

It's probably one of the most controversial aspects of our human life. As W. C. Fields allegedly said, 'I've been rich and I've been poor and rich is better.' Whether we're neither rich nor poor is simply having enough for

54 / Waterless World

54 / Waterless World

This is a reminder to me that I must do everything I can not to waste water. Bad habit -no more letting the tap run pointlessly when I'm brushing my teeth. It's a start, but a mini-matter compared to the effort we all need to make.

53 / 21st Century Civilisation

53 / 21st Century Civilisation

I just asked ChatGPT, 'Do you think robots will take over running my life?' Reply: If you mean quietly handle more of your routine tasks—like scheduling, managing finances, cooking, or driving—then yes, that’s very likely. Hmmm - well some days to be honest, I'