They say that the ghost Of Halifax Will Spends all of his days On your windowsill. But when it gets dark, He gets out of bed; He looks here and there To find a new head. The head he has now Has eyes that are crossed; His snaggle-toothed grin Shows teeth that he’s lost. His […]
Entries from March 2025 ↓
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Ghost of Halifax Will
March 16th, 2025 — Poems for Children
Soap and Water
March 15th, 2025 — Church Humor
His hands were always grimy And his house a filthy mess. If he ever took a bath, It was anybody’s guess. He didn’t like to go there, So Pete, a long time member, Was put off until the last And now it was December. In all his years of preaching, The one vow that he […]
Polar Bear
March 14th, 2025 — Poems for Children
Good Polar Bear, It’s just a hunch When you invite Me out to lunch. I know that you Can’t just eat seal With ice water For every meal. But if some time We meet for food, I hope you’re in A corn flakes mood. If I’m wary Of your menu, You can’t blame me Nice […]
Dead Poets
March 13th, 2025 — A Writer's Life
Do you know a famous poet? They are few and far between. Dead poets are the only Famous poets that I’ve seen. So don’t ask me if I’m famous, I hope I have a ways to go, ‘Cause dead poets are the only Famous poets that I know.
By Any Other Name
March 12th, 2025 — Married Life
He had wanted a boat For his whole married life; An argument ongoing With his too-thrifty wife. She finally relented To his constant whining, And gave him her blessing While they were out dining. “But I get to name it!” Her sole stipulation. Which he hardly noticed In his jubilation. His pleading and begging Were […]

