"antics"

Surrounded by bozo's,
Accosted by hobo's,
Why won't they leave me alone?

Doomed by soothsayers,
Embezzaled by mayor's,
I practice ignoring their tone!

Evicted by slumlords,
Admitted to psych wards,
I seek to seclude my old bones!

I'm naturally leery, of those who make weary,
My intellect, while promoting their own!

The sly and rapacious,
Could stay out of my space if,
They'd leave their antics at home!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 30, 2010 at 1:43 AM
I must re-post my comment here, as my last one has disappeared- Great poem about those soothsayers Smiles
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March 27, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Thank you for sharing your poetry today Bill. It was a very enjoyable read. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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March 26, 2010 at 7:07 PM
yes clever is a good word to describe this poem, enjoyed
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March 26, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Bill...This is really clever, funny and insightful stuff...thanks for your comment and I'm glad to have run across your poems...looking forward to reading more! - Tim
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