Notes About The Poem

=> “Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” — Mark Twain 
=> “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.” — Oscar Wilde

laugh

A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality

a sharp two-edge blade
cuts too quick for pound of flesh-
sly parry of wit
leaves assailant floundering
for razor sharp comeback slice
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Baker Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Nice fun Tanka, John. I needed a little humor and word play in my day. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Faure Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Anderson Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Cheers and Best Wishes
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