Category: Poems for Grownups

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Change

“My wife has changed me, “said the man. “I no longer have bad habits. I go to church every Sunday When before I hunted rabbits.” “She taught me how to dress real neat. And taught me music I should like. She taught me to enjoy fine arts And made me sell my motor bike.” “Now […]

Poverty

We were Rock Farm Poor, Me and Paw and my sister Blossom. The first time we ate chicken, Sis said it tasted just like ‘possum. When they fought the war on poverty, Paw was the biggest offender. But they ran him out of the ‘crutin office When he went down to surrender. Blossom had to […]

No Help Needed

The meeting was important. He had driven twice around. He needed a parking space, There wasn’t one to be found. He began to pray out loud, “Lord, find me a parking space And I’ll give up my drinking, And spend Sundays at your place.” But God wasn’t hearing him, It was just as he had […]

Where There’s a Will

His four daughters called him “Dummy” And to his back made fun of him. Ever since he’d lost his hearing And since his sight had gotten dim, While to his face they were all kind. Using names, like “Dear” and “Honey.” Since each had hopes she’d be the one To inherit Daddy’s money. Then his […]

Whale Food

We took our Tommy to Sea World To see Shamu the Killer Whale, But little Tommy read a sign That caused his face to turn quite pale. He put up such a screaming fit And then refused to go inside. He pointed to the sign he’d read, His face was pale, his eyes quite wide. […]