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A Comb-edy of Hair-ers

My dear brother Butch,

Hair are the highlights of my week:
I got a job at the Hairway to Heaven salon!
Our motto: "We color your hair or dye trying"
When the interviewer said "I mustache you a question..."
I answered, "May I mullet over?"
Seriously, working there is a shear delight, 
with some nice fringe benefits
They're a real cut above the rest
and I shave a lot of money on hair products...
I bought Dad a comb for Father's Day… I bet he'll never part with it
It is a long drive to the salon, but now I know all the short cuts
Oh hey, I know hair-growth seminars are not your style, but
call up your receding hairline buddies and comb on over!

It was great to see you last week, you are looking so trim!
I still feel terrible about the curling iron incident…
You can rest a-sheared I'll straighten it out
but I mussed warn you, you might get fro straighted
Just remember, $15 for a hairpiece is a small price toupée
You may not like short hair at first, but it will grow on you
...that's the mane thing

Did you hear Mom and Dad had a brush with death?
It was a very hairy situation with a real twist:
buzzing down the highway at a decent clip
someone tried to cut them off
Mom was ready to wig out, curl up and dye, but thankfully
Dad went to great lengths to avoid an accident
so there was no permanent damage
you had to see it to be-weave it

Ok, time for a couple of jokes to lighten the mood:
How does the man on the moon trim his hair? 
   Eclipse.
Why did Pavlov have such fabulous looking hair?
   Conditioning.
Why do felines groom with their tongues?
   They can't find their catacombs.
Why did the little girl watch "Black Stallion" more than "Babe"?
   She liked pony tales more than pig tales.
What was the barber's sign before he went on vacation?
   "Hair today, gone to Maui"
Did you hear about the novelty store selling fake piles of dung?
   It was sham poo.

Just teasing! 

Take hair,

Curly
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Hutchings Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 9:58 AM
HA HA HA!!! I love this poem, John!! There are so many "highlights" I don't know where to even begin!!! Congratulations on a very well-deserved win! This just showcases your extensive range of poetic talent! You can "pluck" a poem out of your skilled hand any day! Blessings...Meghan!
Watt Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Thank you my friend for adding to the fun and frivolity with your own hair puns. Your support and encouragement are always greatly appreciated. Joy and blessings ~ John
Leiser Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 4:11 PM
This poem is both brilliant and hil-hair-ious at the same time, John! So funny!! Congrats on yet another POTD! :D
Watt Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Laura, thanks for reading and for joining in with your punny fun! Always appreciate your kind support, and thanks for the pizza!
Deo Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Take Air Take a bow (hide your bowtie). Congrats on POTD. A FAVE for me
Watt Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Anil, it is a pleasure to receive a visit from you. You are so kind to honor this with a fav ~ thank you!
George Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 2:44 AM
Such an interesting and hilarious write John ! The streak of humor runs down from the very title to the end of the poem. It requires extra skill to compose a poem of this sort! Your playing with words have given a wonderful effect to your whole poem. I have been too busy these days that I missed seeing this as POTD. Congratulations dear John on this well deserved honor
Watt Avatar
May 2, 2022 at 3:33 PM
Valsa, I can so relate to being too busy... I thank you for the generosity of time and encouragement, your heart and poetry both inspire. Blessings ~ John
Buhagiar Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 11:33 PM
Had to respond to your lovely poem Well done for your POTD
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 11:35 PM
Thank you Victor, and congratulations are due to you as well! I appreciate your kind visit ~ John
Proxenos Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 6:02 AM
This poem is not only hilarious but very clever. I loved it from start to finish and did not read any comments until I had finished mine, - There I was right POTD and no less for this awesome poem, congratulations my friend, a great honor bestowed on you. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Jennifer, I should hire you as my agent and promoter, you are always so effusive and generous with your judgement of my random ramblings and rumblings. God bless you, dear friend ~ John
Baker Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 12:07 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, John. It was a very creative poem indeed. I enjoyed you play on word very much. It was very entertaining and fun to read. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:16 PM
Bill, thank you for dropping by with your kind thoughts and congrats. Enjoy your weekend, my friend ~ John
Kitchin Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 1:49 PM
John, very well done and entertaining, congratulations on POTD!
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Thank you Tania, not really poetry per se, but I'm glad you were entertained. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Calasibetta Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations on your POTD! Cleverly done...you certainly wrapped every phase of hair styles with a jocular twist. Love It! :)Paulette
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Paulette, thanks for the congrats and blessings... glad you enjoyed my silliness, just had to let my hair down I guess. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Goldsmith Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. This is way tooooo cute/funny/creative. Love It. Thanks for the laugh. Have a great/blessed day.............
Watt Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Paula, thanks for the read and for sending along your sweet congrats and blessings. Glad I could bring a laugh! Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Faulkner Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations on POTD, poet brother :) This makes me think of that famous musical 'The Age of Hair-arius' - ok that's my only hair related pun - but I actually just got a short haircut after years of wearing it long, so this dear letter from Curly will keep me growing - ok that's really it now (and much appreciate your help on my poem questions)
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:44 PM
"Oh, say can you see my eyes? If you can, then my hair's too short." Yep I remember that one. Thanks for joining in the fun, poetry sis, and you're very welcome for the free (and worth every penny, lol) advice ~ John
Hankins Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:39 AM
John, this is soooo clever! Congratulations, well-deserved, on your P.O.T.D.!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:41 PM
Thank you, Milt. Your support means an awful lot to me. Enjoy your weekend, my friend ~ John
Nicole Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Hey Curly, being in the spotlight may cause split ends and frizziness. Oh well, you can gently comb it out later. :) Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. On days when I need a laugh, I will add this to my favorites, so I can read it again and again. :) Hugs, Brandy
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:40 PM
Thank you friend for being part of the silly fun I started here. Your fave means so much, thank you for being you. Hugs ~ John
Lawrence Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:27 AM
John … This is hysterical. I love it !! A fav. I must read and reread all of your clever lines . So much fun . I bet it was fun to write . Big hugs my friend and happy Friday . Susan :) xx Congratulations on POTD !!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 10:04 PM
Yes, it really was fun to write. It was one of my slow-grow poems; I started it about a month ago and just patiently let it form itself until it felt ready. I appreciate the enthusiastic support and the fav, my friend. Enjoy your weekend ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Gosh, you did fantastic here. SO clever, John. you need to use this same wit for that foodie challenge going on. And a POTD I see too. Wow, congratulations
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 10:01 PM
Not much of a poem, I must say, but I'm glad you found it enjoyable. Thanks for the congrats and for the foodie tip, hmm...
Wolf Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:05 AM
John, thank you for posting these 'Hair-ers.' You are a true Sharer! Congrats on POTD, Gershon
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 10:00 PM
As they say, 'To hair is human', or something like that. Thanks for the return visit, my friend.
La France Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:03 AM
John, oh so delightful and creative, I love your poem and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:59 PM
Thank you, my poetry friend. Your congrats, kind words and blessings are all greatly appreciated ~ John
Seeker Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:16 AM
Hair raising! Congrats on POTD, John!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:58 PM
LOL, Seeker! Thanks for joining in the fun ~ John
Roper Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 7:01 AM
Great way to start the day with comb and a hair cut.. Enjoyable read, John. Congratulations on POTD.
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Do you remember the jingle "Shave and a haircut: two bits"? Glad you came by today, Eve. Hope your days are going well. Hugs ~ John
May Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD John
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:57 PM
Thank you Joseph, very kind of you to drop in for a visit ~ John
Sands Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 6:06 AM
This is excellent! Congratulations for POTD :)
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:56 PM
Thanks for stopping by, always a pleasure ~ John
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:29 AM
John, congratulations on your hilarious and hair raising POTD!!!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:56 PM
LOL Mike, thanks for the encouraging support and congrats ~ John
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:27 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, John. Much enjoyed the humor throughout. Cleverly done.
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:55 PM
Thank you Vijay. Your opinion always means a lot to me. Enjoy your day ~ John
Gondolf Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:04 AM
John, this is hair-larious, congrats on POTD. JOhn
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:55 PM
Lol John, thanks for stopping by and showing support ~ John
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 2:54 AM
We really need poetry like this right now in the state of the world John. Congratulations on POTD! Love it!
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 9:53 PM
I'm glad I could bring a smile with these words, Connie. I appreciate your constant support. Blessings ~ John
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