Abundance

A is for apathy, “You all know you are!”

B is for itching, “Why can’t I have a car?”
U is for the umbilical cord. You never cut from Ma.
N is for neutral, “Why should you take a stand?”

D is for dependent, “Hey, one always needs a hand!”
A is for angry, “Well, why the hell shouldn’t I be?”
N is for nostalgia, ‘cause in the past we’re free.
C is for the ocks ;) who run the whole damn show!.
E is for euthanasia, “When your old just GO!”

And all that spells abundance, in case you could not tell?
Or went to school in Texas and never learned to spell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Shango Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Deborah, I just want to say thanks for your encouragement. Funny piece. Great write.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Don't forget our anti=hero George W is from Connecticut. We are in trouble. For eight years we were "Bush" whacked and now the obama bull snow man. When will it all end. Euthanasia is in the health plan and I'm 63. I'm getting nervous. Great write. Gotta love it, Vince
Culverhouse Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Love it, that says it all! I needed a laugh
Rider Avatar
August 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM
I LOVE this poem! the title is a kicker! I LMAO and then said, how sad it is...You are so right on Deborah. ~Trudy~ also soup mail
Al-Khalili Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM
SOUP MAIL! Boo!!
Lopez Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM
another great write lol this really made me smile today!
Austin Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Abundant just like Texas. Deb, I've never entered one of these contests before. How do I do it? My entry would be my latest posting.....about the great white cat. Love, daver. A couple of people think I should enter so...what the hell?
Dvorkis Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM
arse? what is this Ireland?? :) so sad I thought your B and C words were typos, now it feels like another case of the self censor to avoid breaking the rules...love the Texas line at the end. one man went to school in Texas and Yale for college but probably still never learned to spell. Oh wait, Bush never actually grew up in Texas did he...nevermind, cute poem nonetheless.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
August 16, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Vacation? Enjoy it abundantly, Deborah!!! Are you going to Texas? Cute, opinionated, poem. Hummmmm, What's an itching ocks? Sorry, but I couldn't pass up the naughtiness. Have a nice vacation! DAS-J
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 9:30 AM
I missed some of the excellent poetry written and posted here yesterday Deborah. I am enjoying reading them this morning. Thank you for sharing yours. Hope you enjoy your vacation. Love, Carol
Joseph Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 7:26 AM
only happens when parents allow it.
Anderson Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 10:53 PM
you still are and always will be Queen Mother D. thank you for your insight and your sincerity.
Richards Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Abundance....indulgence.....too often one and the same...!! Great write!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace