Category: Poetry

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My Friend Gregg

Gregg and I went hiking, They said, “Watch out for bear!” We were young and foolish, We said we didn’t care. I said, “I brought protection,” I showed him my wife’s gun, He laughed, “That’s not a weapon!” And he started to make fun. That’s when we saw the grizzly, As it turned to head […]

The First One to Lose

There are some people that I know Who are so easy to enthuse; If they only come in second, They’d rather think they’re first to lose.

Likely Story

Last night our cat had kittens It was such an awesome sight. I saw her as she had them Mother let me hold the light. Daddy told me as I watched I was born the same as that. I know that he was kidding. I’d never fit inside a cat!

Two Unnecessary Deaths

Two young ladies sat in Heaven; The two of them had been best friends. They were discussing how they each Had come to their untimely ends. The first friend said, “I froze to death. And it’s not all that bad you know. You’re cold, then you get warm and sleep; It’s quite a peaceful way […]

Unintended Compliment

The boxer made the front page, Standing by his foxy bride, He was so much too ugly For the woman at his side. My husband said, “Figure it, One of those strange things in life, How the biggest jerk always Gets the most beautiful wife!” Watching my belly-scratching man, Sitting there drinking his beer, I […]