Category: Poems for Grownups

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Mistaken Identity

It was a fatal mistake to attempt the mountain pass. Now he couldn’t see the road through his icy windshield glass. Then when he killed his engine, terror filled his stricken heart. Next his battery went dead and his engine wouldn’t start. Once, he had been a Christian so he knew how he should pray. […]

Inappropriate Combinations

When you get dressed, Give thought to whether The things you wear Go well together. Two things for sure, With negative zing, Are bifocals And a big nose ring. And you who seek Youthful adventures, Don’t pierce your tongue If you wear dentures. You’ll not do well, Attempting to flirt, In support hose And a […]

Homecoming

Oh, our hearts are filled with joy For our master’s coming soon. It may be in the morning, Tonight or today at noon. He left us with a promise That we all are sure is true. His time and ours are different But we know that he is due. We’ll no longer need the sun […]

Mustard

A messy sandwich and a baby, It was tough to hold the two. I gave the baby to my wife; I knew that she’d know what to do. I licked the mustard from my finger Then I heard my dear wife say. “Little Darling’s stinky pooh-pooh.” That kind of thought can ruin one’s day. I […]

Take the Bus

The T.V. commercial Said every one of us Would have a joyous trip If we would take a bus. So I thought I would try To comply with their ad But the bus was hard to start And it made the driver mad. There were cops everywhere, It was a terrible pain. I sure won’t […]