After the Poetry Recital, Saving the Whales!

After the Poetry Recital by Michael R. Burch Later there’ll be talk of saving whales over racks of lamb and flambéed snails. Hell-Bound Hounds by Michael R. Burch We have five dogs and every one’s a sinner! I swear it’s true—they’ll steal each other’s dinner! They’ll hump before they’re married. That’s unlawful! They’ll even screw in public. Eek, so awful! And when it’s time for treats (don’t gasp!), they’ll beg! They have no pride! They’ll even hump your leg! Our oldest Yorkie murdered dear, sweet Olive, our helpless hamster! None will go to college or work to pay their room and board, or vets! When the Devil says, “Pee here!” they all yip, “Let’s!” And yet they’re sweet and loyal, so I doubt the Lord will dump them in hell’s dark redoubt . . . which means there’s hope for you, perhaps for me. But as for cats? I say, “Best wait and see.” Rhetorical Prayer by Michael R. Burch don’t tell me man’s lot’s poor: i always wanted more. don’t tell me Nature’s cruel and red with visceral gore. i always wanted more. please, speak to ur Gaud and tell Him i don’t like the crap He’s selling. if He’s good, He’ll listen, i’m sure, this Gaud u so adore. Keywords/Tags: poetry, poem, poems, poet, poets, poetess, write, writing, words, poetry recital, workshop, talk, gossip, rumor, rumors, whales, lamb, snails, dogs, pets, vets, man's best friend