The doctor sadly shook his head As he examined poor old Ben. “How long do I have?†Ben asked. The doctor frowned and answered, “Ten.†“Ten weeks, ten months, ten what?†Ben asked. “Is it something that you can fix?†The doctor just kept on counting; “Nine,” then “eight,” then “seven,” then “six…”
Category: Poems for Grownups
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Countdown
July 8th, 2025 — Growing Older
There’s a Frog in my Stew
July 7th, 2025 — General Humor
He said, “Waiter, waiter, There’s a frog in my stew! I ordered shrimp gumbo, Now I think I see two!” “Well don’t make such a fuss”, The waiter quickly said. “They’re not swimming about, Just look, they’re both dead!” “And don’t wave them around! Put them back in your stew, Or all of the others […]
Dear Mr. Government Man, Sir
July 6th, 2025 — Military Humor
Dear Mr. Government Man, Sir The law called my folks yesterday. The sheriff told my ma and pa That you guys were looking for me. Said I had up and broke the law. It seems that when they sign you up, You’re not allowed to run away. I know you’re busy catchin’ crooks But please […]
Not For Sale
July 4th, 2025 — Married Life, Southern Humor
The farmer’s young wife, May Bell, Nagged him daily as a rule. She thought her husband lazy And she hated his old mule. May Bell took him lunch one day And walked up beside the plow, A bit closer to the mule, Than good prudence would allow. The sheriff said that the mule Fatally kicked […]
Growing Pains
June 29th, 2025 — Life with Children
No matter what the doctors say The one thing that a mother knows, Children’s growth spurts always occur Just after you’ve bought them new clothes!