Category: Poems for Grownups

He had come to this large church, To test his pastor skills. He was sure of his ability And sure of his preaching skills. The deacon board, they warned him, Was really tough to please. Now this first confrontation Had sent him to his knees. This problem had arisen With which he could not cope, […]

I like to have neighborhood parties Celebrating my children’s birthdays. It’s not just for the kids’ benefit… Even though they’re my little sunrays. I like to have neighborhood parties, Or to have neighbors’ kids here to dine, Just to prove to myself there’re people Who have kids who are much worse than mine. Some parents […]

They were going to meet in Florida Where they’d spent their honeymoon. He had planned to get there first, And she would come next day at noon. When he arrived at the hotel He found some changes had been made. A computer furnished for each guest Included in the price he’d paid. He’d send a […]

With age a constant reminder, Poor eyesight and glasses a must; They came through the mail just today… My heavens! Just look at the dust! My glasses must be the problem, I’ve not seen that much dust before. So now I’ll take off my glasses Before I come in the front door!

The catalogue came last week And there on page seventeen Was the prettiest little woman That Buford had ever seen. At forty seven ninety nine The woman really did look nice And with the shipping throwed in free You really couldn’t beat the price. He sent his order right away. And told Hank, his friend, […]