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Paraprosdokians

* A Paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is a surprise or unexpected. (I didn’t make these up. I tried to make them rhyme for your enjoyment. Sorry if it didn’t work!). Here goes — You don’t need a parachute to skydive, which is really very nice! But, there again, you do need one, if you plan to do it twice! Always borrow money from a pessimist. That’s a well known fact! Cause if you borrow from a pessimist, he won’t expect it back! If I agreed with you, it sure wouldn’t take too long, for everyone to realize, that both of us were wrong! I’ve had problems all my life, but, have been able to endure! Once I was indecisive, but, now I’m not so sure! If you think I’ve enjoyed your company, I really must admit, I’ve had a wonderful evening! Unfortunately, this wasn’t it! Behind every great man there’s a woman! Which is really no surprise. Behind every great man there’s a woman! Standing there, rolling her eyes! Going to church don’t make you a Christian, no matter who you are! Just like standing in a garage, isn’t gonna make you a car! Last thing I want to do is hurt you, that, I must insist! Although, at this point in time, it still is on my list! Let me die peacefully in my sleep, like Grandpa, is my greatest hope by far! Not screaming, yelling, and crying, like the passengers in his car! I didn’t say it was your fault! That I would never do! All that I was saying is, that I was blaming you! For President, Americans choose from two. Which is really kinda thrifty! On the other hand, for Miss America, they get to choose from fifty! Knowledge - knowing a tomato’s a fruit! A fact that’s very valid. Wisdom - knowing you should never, put the tomato in a fruit salad!

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Date: 4/12/2019 3:46:00 PM
Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems! This was so fun to read, some bring back memories.
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 4/12/2019 4:37:00 PM
Thanks, Richard. Appreciate your comment! Have a great weekend.
Date: 4/11/2019 11:37:00 PM
These were wonderful and had me laughing. Thank you for the cheer.: )
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 4/12/2019 10:44:00 AM
Thanks, Connie. Appreciate your comment. All the best.
Date: 4/10/2019 10:04:00 AM
I just found this poem and your poetry. What a hoot! I'm still smiling!
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 4/12/2019 10:43:00 AM
Thank you, Sunlite. Have a great day.
Date: 3/26/2019 2:08:00 PM
Ralph, Jan sent me a link to your poem as I'm taking a break from Soup, but am so glad she did. Each verse is hilarious! I especially like the one about having only two choices for president and fifty for Miss America. (More choices if we vote in primaries.) And I'll never put a tomato in a fruit salad :) Thanks for brightening my day! Hugs, Carolyn
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 3/26/2019 2:27:00 PM
Thank you, Carolyn! Great hearing from you again. Been away from Soup myself til just recently. Glad you got a chuckle . Have a great day!XXXX Ralph
Date: 3/26/2019 9:10:00 AM
A delightful read this morning. Thank you, Ralph. Well done.
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 3/26/2019 12:06:00 PM
Thanks Line! Have a great day!
Date: 3/25/2019 7:26:00 PM
G'day Ralph … you won't get too many arguing with you here - very witty indeed - Lindsay
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 3/25/2019 8:11:00 PM
Thanks Lindsay. All the best.
Date: 3/25/2019 5:57:00 PM
absolutely hilarious Ralph the funniest poem i have read all day ! I'm adding this gem to my faves for when i need a real belly laugh!:-) hugs jan xx
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Ralph Taylor
Date: 3/25/2019 8:12:00 PM
Thanks Jan. Glad you enjoyed.

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