Entries from May 2025 ↓

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Consider the Porcupine

The porcupine, as we all know, Is not a cuddly creature. He always seems on pins and needles And sharp retorts are his main feature. The porcupine is, by nature, Always slightly out of joint. And if you try to argue with him, He’ll make certain that you get his point. Now Mr. and Mrs. […]

Tattoo

He’s careful of the things he does And of the things he eats for food. Just when you think he’s quite a sage He goes and gets himself tattooed! He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t drink, Such habits he has soundly booed. Just as you think he’s one smart guy He goes and gets himself tattooed. […]

Bits And Pieces

When I was young I heard Dad say That God had thrown my mold away. So why do grownups always start To claim my every body part? My curly hair, a fiery red, Grandpa’s bald, but still he said While throwing me high in the air, “You know you’ve surely got my hair.” Of course […]

Mom’s Machine

Mommy has a scary machine, It really makes a lot of noise. I’ve seen it eat a pair of socks And some of my favorite toys. She walks it all around the house She has to walk it every day. She keeps it tied up to the wall I guess so it won’t get away. […]

Preschool

When you left me off at preschool, It was good you’d named me Tommy. Because Tommy’s what the teacher And the other kids all called me. Sister gave me some good advice: She said,”Don’t learn how to spell cat. Or you’ll get lots more words to spell And they’ll get harder after that”. Teacher taught […]