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 […]
Category: Poetry
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Where There’s a Will
February 22nd, 2026 — General Humor
Century Plant
February 21st, 2026 — Quickies
My leaves are drooping, My roots are knotting. I guess that it’s time For my repotting.
Writer’s Joy
February 20th, 2026 — A Writer's Life
I just wrote my sixth book. It’s great to be alive! I’ll dedicate it to my family, They bought the other five.
Wise Counsel
February 19th, 2026 — Southern Humor
He wanted to be a gunslinger, he had gotten pretty good. He had busted lots of bottles and shot up lots of wood. It was time to go to Tombstone and show what he could do, He would hang out with the Earps and shoot a dude or two. He found Wyatt, at the Oriental, […]
Three Feet
February 18th, 2026 — Poems for Children
“You’re kind of small,” The genie said, Stroking his beard Shaking his head. The small boy said “I’m not so small It’s just that I Am not real tall.” “I know that I Stand just three feet And one more foot Would be real neat.” “Another foot And I’d be tall, No one would say, […]
