A Song of Three - Favorite

I sing a song of three.
There’s Larry, Curly, Moe;
the Ego and the Id
and the Super Ego.

Three Kings of the Orient
are known as three wise men.
Showing up at Christmas too
in song are three French hens.

Rock, paper, scissors -
three gestures with the hand;
tricycles; three-legged races -
 things of kiddie land.

Three little kittens; three blind mice;
three were the billy goats gruff.
three bags of wool; three little pigs;
three bears for Goldilocks were more than enough.

Being three sheets to the wind
won’t be very good
if a 3-ring circus
becomes your neighborhood.

But three are the Amigos
and three the Muskateers.
Charlie had three Angels -
they were TV dears!

Huey, Dewey, Louie;
Kirk, Spock and McCoy;
Peter, Paul, and Mary
I sure did enjoy!

Three were Cream, ZZ Top,
Rush and Motorhead,
Diana Ross with her Supremes
(but not the Grateful Dead).

Three’s Company, but three’s a crowd!
Three strikes you’re out: a yard’s three feet.
Three-piece suits and Hanson Brothers.
Girls think those are sweet!

Ice cream Neapolitan
comes in flavors three.
So does three-cheese pizza
or a sandwich BLT.

Three-leaf clovers do abound
though luckier are four.
Yellow, red and blue when mixed
make three colors more.

Three things evil not to do
are to hear, to speak and see.
Holy is the number three
when it’s the Trinity.

Splendid are the trilogies
like Lord of the Rings.
Clearly you can see by now,
in threes there come good things.

Feb. 13, 2021
For the 3 Poetry Contest of Anthony Biaanco
Now for L Milton Hankins' YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE, NO. 2 Poetry Contest
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Proxenos Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 11:26 AM
What a terrific write Andrea - it certainly deserved POTD as I can see from all the comments made. WOW. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Creative...I like it. Congratulations Andrea Dietrich on POTD.
Wolf Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 9:20 PM
I remember thinking how inclusive your write was of so many groups of three, Andrea -- and now I see that POTD is also included! Belated congrats on the honor. Best always, Gershon
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 11:07 PM
Wow, I wish I could have thought of something to write and you really did it well. A sure winner. Belated congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
Seeker Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 9:44 PM
Spoilt for choice in a plethora of threes! Congrats on POTD
Lawless Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 6:27 PM
THREE CHEERS....HIP-HIP-....
Nicole Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 5:47 PM
Oh my ! ! This is cute, clever and so creative. Of all you have mentioned, I wanted to find this "Holy is the number three, when it’s the Trinity" Yes ! ! Remembering Noah and his sons, there were 3. Your thoughts bring a smile and touch my heart, all at the same time. Congratulations Andrea, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Summers Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 3:32 PM
Great choice for POTD. So many 3’s. Congratulations. Was good of you to include P P and M...great trio!!! John
Watt Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 2:45 PM
Once, twice, three times a lady of delightful poetry. Congrats for your POTD for this wonderful collection of threes in the world around us. Wonderful writing Andrea ~ John
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 1:53 PM
You put some work into this one Andrea. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD my friend! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Blessings xxoo
La France Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 11:09 AM
Andrea, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with this creative write, well done _Constance
Edmonds  Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 10:59 AM
Wow! Andrea this is simply amazing, what a lot of thought it must have taken to make this creation, poetry of things that come in three ~ Belle
Radhakrishna Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 10:52 AM
A wonderful write! Many threes you have listed from star trek to nursery rhymes! Congrats on POTD!
Theraven Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 10:21 AM
Andrea, All the treasures you bring to the soup, in a hope-filled chariot of dreams. Never trade it in. Happy Valentine's Day poet. -Richard
Lawrence Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 9:55 AM
Andrea, Back to wish you congratulations on POTD !Very exciting and well deserved. All the best. Happy V Day ! Susan :)
Y. Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 9:51 AM
WoW! Andrea, This is OUTSTANDING! I’m not surprised that you got such an honor with this well-written write. I have to agree, good things come in threes! Best wishes in the contest.Congratulations on getting the poem of the day.Happy Valentine's Day:-) Alexis
Downing  Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 9:32 AM
WOW!! This is so FABULOUS, Andrea, and BIG congrats on potd. Yeah, I really enjoyed the read this Valentine’s Day morning :)
Gentile Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Congratulations Andrea, I so thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful write xxoo
Mcgee Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 7:32 AM
This is a delight, full of whimsy and who knew there could be so much fun as things in three. Congrats on your POTD.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 7:01 AM
This is fabulous Andrea! Thoroughly enjoyed. Congratulations on POTD! xomo
Wolf Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 6:57 AM
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?... Can't think of many other threes not here in these fun, witty, thorough threesomes, Andrea. POTD, Ole! ~ Senor Gershon
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 6:16 AM
Back here with congrats on your very deserving POTD Andrea. Take care Rama
May Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 6:14 AM
I love your song of threes Andrea, Congrats on POTD
Pandit Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 5:07 AM
Your song of three sings as poem of the day--BIG congrats, Andrea.
Jayasankar Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 5:02 AM
Back here with congrats on your very deserving POTD Andrea. Hugs ~ Ani
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