Category: Poems for Grownups

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I Wasn’t His Friend

I wasn’t his friend; I was his masseuse. I tried to be friends, But it was no use. He no longer comes; What more can I say? He told me that I Rubbed him the wrong way.

Equipment

She was in a friend’s boat, Just reading a book, When the warden rowed up To get a close look. “May I see your license?” He asked the young lady. She quickly could see His intentions were shady. She said, “I’m not fishing, I’m just out here reading,” Though she had little doubt Where his […]

Diet

My wife has a favorite diet, She insisted that I try it. To eat only beans Did loosen my jeans But her diet sure isn’t quiet!

Eggs

She always tried to please him And ignore his grumpy mood. He fussed about her cooking And the way she fixed his food. She’d fried his eggs for breakfast But he’d shoved his plate aside. “I wanted eggs for breakfast, But I didn’t want them fried.” So she scrambled him two eggs Trying to avoid […]

True Happiness

Our happiness Would be no fad We vowed we’d never Go to bed mad. Last week we had An awful row We’ve both been up For six days now.