Category: Poetry

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Where There’s a Will

His four daughters called him “Dummy” And to his back made fun of him. Ever since he’d lost his hearing And since his sight had gotten dim, While to his face they were all kind. Using names, like “Dear” and “Honey.” Since each had hopes she’d be the one To inherit Daddy’s money. Then his […]

Whale Food

We took our Tommy to Sea World To see Shamu the Killer Whale, But little Tommy read a sign That caused his face to turn quite pale. He put up such a screaming fit And then refused to go inside. He pointed to the sign he’d read, His face was pale, his eyes quite wide. […]

Probably Wasn’t the Same Lion

Strolling through the jungle, Ted and his buddy Bryan Were surprised to come upon A very badly distressed lion. It was sitting out there alone, On the hot Savanna Plain. Its paw was red and swollen; They could tell it was in pain. Ted was quick to tell his buddy, His gullible buddy Bryan, About […]

The Banquet

I didn’t want to tell her, Because she thinks that I’m too soft. I knew that when she found out, I’d be sleeping in the loft. The rooms have both been empty And our business has been slow. We really need to rent them, Because we really need the dough. Our nicest room was upstairs […]

Mommy’s Suing Santa Claus

1st verse and chorus I think Mommy’s suing Santa Claus And I’m not sure what it’s about. Last night, beneath our Christmas tree, They both began to scream and shout. 2 My mommy said she’d keep the house Santa would pay alimony. I guess it means that for Christmas There’s no chance I’ll get a […]