Category: Poems for Grownups

If at first one doesn’t succeed, The sage advice has always been, That one should not give up the task; But he should try and try again. The best advice, I’ve come to find, Is advice that’s been time tested: To avoid a fight, first do it The way your wife suggested!

In the beginning, God said to his son, “Today I woke up in a building mood. I want to have a creation party. Go tell the angels to bring lots of food.” God said that “it’s time for us to build Earth And then fill it up with lots of neat stuff.” But Gabriel was […]

It was a very preppy school Where wealthy parents sent their girls, Who were their fathers’ source of pride And were their mothers’ little pearls. The school walls were ivy covered. The park like grounds showed tender care, The janitor was justly proud Of all the work that he did there. Now all the bathroom […]

My nerves are all shot, My hair’s turning white. My hands are a mess, No nails left to bite. My whole life just passed In front of my eyes. My throat is raspy From terrified cries. I’m going to die, No way to survive. I just started teaching My teen how to drive!

Well the warden had him this time, It was way more than he could wish. He had finally caught Old Jake Holding a bucket full of fish. Old Jake never bought a license, He hadn’t ever felt the need. There was a wife and several kids Jake had to find a way to feed. These […]