He took her up the flight of stairs And kissed her on her golden hair. He tucked her in her little bed And then he left her lying there. He got back to his paperwork And he had just begun to think, When he heard her call out, “Daddy, Would you please bring me a […]
Entries from September 2025 ↓
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Sweet-Talk
September 10th, 2025 — Life with Children
I Listen!
September 9th, 2025 — Married Life
My wife just told me something As she went off to bed. She said I never listen, At least that’s what I think she said.
Over Heating
September 8th, 2025 — Married Life
The little meters Now once more She wondered what Each one was for. Her husband said “Watch them with care That’s why the makers Put them there.” The steam that filled Her engine hood She knew could not Mean something good. Her husband said, “I told you Dear, Watch the gauges I made it clear. […]
You Can’t Blow Up a Sock
September 7th, 2025 — Poems for Children, Quickies
No matter how hard you try You can’t fly a rock. And even if you huff and puff You can’t blow up a sock. Our second to youngest granddaughter, Ariel, made this startling observation, for a five year old, that no matter how hard you try, you can’t blow up a sock. Since this is […]
My First Jalapeno
September 6th, 2025 — Southern Humor
I ate my first jalapeno Down at the county fair. I’m not much at trying things I did it on a dare. They offered me three kinds And said I had my choice. I said, “Give me the hottest one,” Right before I lost my voice. “Someone call 911 Before it is too late! Tell […]

