Category: Poems for Grownups

It started as a tiny ripple, On its journey toward the distant shore. It grew into a towering wave Its voice became a mighty roar. With strength that knew no earthly bounds, When fed by summer storm and tide; The little ripple, now a wave, Rushed on with ever growing pride. Mighty ships caught in […]

People think that things have changed Since the Holy Book was written. They say that God has changed his mind Since His only Son was smitten. They say that hell is just a myth Because their God is much too kind. To justify their favorite sin, They claim the Scripture’s mis-defined. Some try to change […]

Grandma’s got a boyfriend He’s really quite a gent Though he walks a little crooked And his fingers are all bent. When he comes to call on Grandma He smells of wintergreen, But he always brings her flowers And he treats her like a queen. His hair goes ’round his head Like a snowy Christmas […]

So very much To my dismay I killed a man The other day. I took an x-ray Of his chest Though doctors say That I’m the best, That it’s my fault’s Not hard to prove. I told the man, “Don’t breathe or move.” I took the x-ray From my stall Processed and hung it On […]

The Heavenly Court was packed, The angel jury there. As God would be my judge What hope that He’d be fair? For I had not been perfect, That I had strayed was true. The court appointed lawyer, Would he know what to do? Judge God said I had chosen This lawyer long ago. My chance […]