Category: Poems for Grownups

Each of the two divorcees Were divorced from the same man. The two of them were fighting As only one man’s ex-wives can. Each of the ex-wives stated That the other’s claim was phony; Just a lame attempt to get Most of the alimony. They had brought their fight to court, Each one wanting all […]

When the pastor shook hands at the door, He knew that he could count on Herman For a detailed evaluation, Always critical of his sermon. The pastor knew that Brother Herman Was certainly not his greatest fan. So he was surprised when Herman said It made him feel like a brand new man. Pastor was […]

I hope and pray There is no God; That life will end Beneath the sod. “You are a fool”, My friends all say And then they ask To whom I pray. They make me seem Like such a dope, So I won’t pray I’ll only hope. But there’s no hope, I start to see, Without […]

The boxer made the front page, Standing by his foxy bride, He was so much too ugly For the woman at his side. My husband said, “Figure it, One of those strange things in life, How the biggest jerk always Gets the most beautiful wife!” Watching my belly-scratching man, Sitting there drinking his beer, I […]

Pat and Mike would sit and rock Cause their time was off the clock. So they talked of mundane things Like breakfast cereal and wedding rings. Pat discussed each ache and pain, While Mike talked about the rain. Their conversations got so droll The three blind mice stayed in their hole. Both were nice and […]