Category: Poems for Grownups

Dear Mr. Government Man, Sir The law called my folks yesterday. The sheriff told my ma and pa That you guys were looking for me. Said I had up and broke the law. It seems that when they sign you up, You’re not allowed to run away. I know you’re busy catchin’ crooks But please […]

I lose a lot of sleep About commandments I can’t keep. I try to do the best I can. I’m glad he only gave us ten!

The community had gathered, The new priest was meeting his flock, This was his first congregation Since he had first donned the Smock. “What do you think of the Demons?” A little boy asked the new priest.” The attention of all those there Had very suddenly increased. The new priest, wanting very much To calm […]

The reflection in my mirror Is of one not so long of tooth. My wrinkles are diminished, I know the secret of youth. It’s such a simple solution, You should try it before you scoff. You’ll not look old in a mirror, If you first take your glasses off.

The catalogue came last week And there on page seventeen Was the prettiest little woman That Buford had ever seen. At forty seven ninety nine The woman really did look nice And with the shipping throwed in free You really couldn’t beat the price. He sent his order right away. And told Hank, his friend, […]