Chastushkas

Chastushkas I would love to write a poem as hilarious as could be. But it seems like funny poems will not come out of me. So I practice my Chastushkas in hopes I will succeed. A better sense of humor must be what I need. I wish that I could buy one, but they are not in the store. I have searched dictionaries and thesauruses galore. I have looked along the freeway and down the country roads But the funny inspirations seem to hop away like toads. There are so many writers that have a humorous touch. And I wish I had it, too… very much. I guess I must remember to write down the funny things I see around. Like the time I saw kids rolling, laughing wildly on the ground. But until then, I’ll use my pen to hone my funny bone. Writing those Chastushkas until I do not laugh alone… © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 19, 2010 Poetic form: Couplets