My friend Ted has scribbleitis. He loves to scribble anywhere. Ted scribbles in his Sunday best. He scribbles in his underwear. He scribbled on his bedroom walls. He scribbled on his mother’s soap. When they took him to see a doctor Ted scribbled on his stethoscope. Last night while I was sound asleep And stretched […]
Entries from April 2025 ↓
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Scribbleitis
April 30th, 2025 — Poems for Children
Texas Rangers
April 29th, 2025 — Southern Humor
The brave and gallant general Told the men in his command “We’re going up to plunder In the northern Texas land.” When, on a distant hilltop, He saw a Texas Ranger. He dispatched his two best men, Though he saw little danger. They quickly chased the Texan To the backside of the hill. Then the […]
Grandma’s House
April 28th, 2025 — Poems for Children
I love to go to Grandma’s house, Because it has that certain smell. So if you’ve been to Grandma’s house, It isn’t hard for me to tell. I love to walk on Grandma’s floor It’s fun to hear its groans and creaks, But no one sits on Grandma’s chairs Because her chairs are all antiques.
The Groom’s Excuse
April 27th, 2025 — Married Life
The guests were already seated; The wedding to begin at eight. But the groom was yet to arrive, All the party could do was wait. The mother was wiping her tears. The father had turned red with rage, “If he’s to be my son-in-law He’s gotta start acting his age.” The groom came limping up […]
Fat Chance
April 26th, 2025 — Quickies
Dear God, I pray You’ll make me thin. But in your wisdom If you think it doesn’t matter, Then would you please At least make sure, That all my friends Are fatter?

