Category: Poems for Grownups

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Scarecrow

My corn was getting ripe, The crows were mean and bold. I would have no harvest, Because of what they stole. So I made a scarecrow, It was such a fearsome sight. While it was in my garden, None dared go there at night. It certainly scared the crows, And gave them cause to fear. […]

Valentine Gift – For Ruth

It’s said that if I really care, I’d have you sent A Teddy bear. Or that the thing That I should do, Is have a star Named after you. Or if I’m really One cool guy, Pajamas are The gift to buy! But to express My love is hard, Since I forgot To buy a […]

Marriage Counselor

The marriage counselor said to us “You should go out two nights a week; Romantic meals by candlelight Would bring the happiness you seek.” So we tried it,  it really works! We no longer have those bad fights. My wife likes Wednesday nights the best, So I go out on Friday nights.

Sweet-Talk

He took her up the flight of stairs And kissed her on her golden hair. He tucked her in her little bed And then he left her lying there. He got back to his paperwork And he had just begun to think, When he heard her call out, “Daddy, Would you please bring me a […]

I Listen!

My wife just told me something As she went off to bed. She said I never listen, At least that’s what I think she said.