A Hummerous Life

In times like this it’s pertinent to stroke the longest cord
for hummer is impertinent and seldom brings discord.
Each slippery politician who runs yelling, “Come on Board!”
is asking for some hummer from constituents lapboards.

He wants them on their knees paying, for taxing fills his hoard
Just a little hummer raises bundles and gets Johnny Boys accord.
And, if you think it just ain’t right to make a joke of Nancy*
then let me tell you baby, your hummers just not fancy!

Hell, you have to laugh at what they say, and their fancy stroking
for if you took them seriously, even Heimlich would be choking!
So, just remember next time your party yells "Come on Board!"
that if you do, you must expect the meaning is untoward.


*Nancy / Nancy boy - It is the opposite of being hard. 
In cold weather a nancy boy would dress up in a coat,
hat, gloves and scarf and a hard guy would wear a t-shirt. 

*hummer a slang word for a type of sex
** humour/hummer it's a play on words
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Sorry for the delay-Thank you so much for entering my contest-Congrats. on your HM!
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Natalie's "Burlesque Twist" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Many congratulations, Debs : )
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2011 at 3:15 AM
hey Debbie, congrats on your HM,David
Sweetheart Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Congrats Debbie on your HM in Burlesque Contest.. with another stunning entry ..enjoy special honor luv..
Baity Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Debbie this is great!!!!!!!! such a pleasure to read....best of luck in the contest!!!!!!!smiles....chiquita
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Thanks Deb. Nancy? Coincidence our Speaker is named Nancy or should I spell it coinciDENSE?I'm getting to the age where someone else needs to do the fighting. Apathy is the greatest evil in government. Vince
Guzzi Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM
LOL yes Vince Chris reminded me of THAT Nancy [being a progressive democrate I have no trouble with her LOL] above is what I meant since the TRUEmeaning of the verse is in slang and inuendo ;)
Kendrick Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Got a chuckle...Like the hummer and accord..The fun has begun in the political arena..Lies and deceit..We are already taxed to _in paying for sewage..What else can they want?...Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner.Thanks for stopping by, reading, and wondering what was her desires..Sara
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