Category: Poems for Grownups

My computer stopped working And I don’t know what to do! If I call up tech support, Will he send around a crew? He tends to treat us teachers With such total disrespect He’s also quick to question Our computer intellect. One of my brighter students, Computer skills unabashed, Just glanced at my computer And [...]

“Before this, I lived the life of Riley”, John bragged to his brand new prison cellmate, “I had untold wealth at my fingertips And caviar with every meal I ate.” “So, what did you do to end up in here?” He asked, interrupting John’s reminiscing. “Oh, I’ve been in here ever since Riley Discovered his [...]

It was his first time on the potty, So it was taking him quite awhile. I watched him as I drank my coffee, What he was doing caused me to smile. He kept bopping himself on the head, So I asked him what that was about. He said, “That’s what Daddy always does When he [...]

Little Fred got lots of money But no candy on Halloween. Fred thought folks who give kids money Instead of candy were plain mean. Fred took his trick or treat money Down to the corner candy shop, To spend every dime on candy Chewing gum and a lollipop. The man wrapping up his candy Who [...]

An old fisherman and his dog Came upon an unusual sight. A talking frog had caught its leg, And was screaming with all its might. “Help me loose,” the little frog cried, “And I will bring joy into your life.” The old man pried the stuck frog loose, Using his sharp fish cleaning knife. The [...]