Category: Poems for Grownups

“You say you sold the ugly coat?” The boss asked the new sales clerk. “Well now that is most certainly A commendable piece of work.” The ugly double-breasted coat Was purple and yellow and blue. “And you found someone to buy it? That’s almost too good to be true.” “This calls for a celebration, Let’s […]

Kings and queens Wear under things; Presidents wear Briefs or boxers. First ladies once Were silly Bobby-Soxers. The Pope, I do suppose, From time to time Must pick his nose. Why tell you this? My reason’s simple. I woke up this morning With a great big pimple!

“You have your wedding ring on the wrong finger.” I told her, when I was introduced to Fran. “I know it’s on the wrong finger”, she said, It’s there because I married the wrong man!

All snakes are dangerous, They all can cause you pain. So when I scream and yell Don’t view me with disdain. Even dead snakes can hurt I don’t care what they say. I’ve been hurt quite badly Running the other way.

Mom’s going to be so happy When she sees what we have done. Cooking’s really not so hard In fact it’s a lot of fun! Daddy’s watching basketball, We asked, “Can we bake a cake?” He told us, “Sure, whatever, Just be quiet, for goodness sake!” Tomorrow is Mother’s birthday, This will be a big […]