Category: Poetry

Seven times he had proposed, Seven times she’d turned him down, Saying she would never marry Someone that was such a clown. Being a persistent clown, He mailed her presents every day Hoping that his many gifts Would cause her hardened heart to sway. His ploy was somewhat successful, As she has agreed to marry; […]

The road was barely passable Where he finally found their shack. Writing tales about backwoodsmen Often took him to heck and back! They were certainly backwoodsmen, An old junk car seat for a chair, He asked for a cup of water And maybe stories they would share. They insisted he share vittles, A soup bowl […]

In search for greener pastures, I spared no expense. But when I finally found them, I was too old to climb the fence.

I am writing to you And to your sister Anne, So if you can’t help me, Maybe your sister can. I just met the woman That I want to marry But how to tell my folks Might be a little hairy. When I met her she was A lady of the night But she gave […]

Children brighten up a home Even when they fuss and fight. I know they brighten up my home They never once turn off a light.