Entries from January 2002 ↓

The salesman saw the two walk in Carrying a brown paper sack. The woman wore a brand new hat, The price tag hanging from the back. “We came to buy a car,” they said, And they began to look around. The salesman thought of wasted time And couldn’t quite suppress a frown. The man walked […]

The Government says the land is yours But you’re not allowed to use it. There’s a tiny snail that lives there And they can’t let you abuse it. The Government says the trees are yours But it won’t let you cut them down. There’s a small bird that uses them So all your trees are […]

The know-it-all was showing off And had been doing it non-stop. Just now his group was on a tour Inside an old-time blacksmith shop. The know-it-all would show them how That he knew more than their young guide; He prattled on continuously With unappreciated pride. The guide had warned the touring group, The horseshoes were […]

For years they built houses, Working hard for their hire. Now, at last, came the time For each man to retire. Their boss asked them both in, He said, “I have one plea, I want you each to build One more house just for me.” The first man took great pains To give the project […]