Category: Poetry

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Consider the Tortoise

He takes long walks Alone in the park But he never fails To get home before dark. ‘Cause he takes his home Wherever he goes He drags it along With the claws on his toes. He’s famous with children For winning one race Which taught the advantage Of a good steady pace. Though safe in […]

Christlike

Who gets the biggest slice of pizza? Tom and Fred’s argument ongoing. Mom thought she could fix the argument With just a bit of mother’s knowing. “Remember Jesus up in Heaven? When we argue He always sees us. If he were here he’d take the small piece.” Tom said, “Okay Fred, you be Jesus!”

Consider the Skunk

Consider the skunk, He’s well known for his smell. It is time you should run When he raises his tail. Geneva Convention? Mr. Skunk doesn’t care. His first line of defense Is chemical warfare!

Late to Work

Harry had worked there twenty years; He always punched in right at eight. You could set your watch by Harry But this morning Harry was late. All of us had taken notice When eight o’clock had come and past. We began to check our watches Each thinking that his watch was fast. When Harry finally […]

Rabbit Stew

I caught a magic bunny In my magic bunny trap. He wore a little jacket And a little bunny cap. He said, “If you turn me loose, I’ll grant you a magic wish.” I said, “instead of bunny, I’d much rather catch a fish.” He gave me a magic pole And then quickly ran away. […]