Get Your Premium Membership

Axioms

“Birds of a feather, flock together” They also do other things as a group Like pooping on your brand new bonnet At times they'll even poop in your soup “Laughter is always the best medicine” Not so if you have a runny nose You'll get that green stuff all over the face You might even get some on your toes “Sleep tight, don't let the bugs bite” Those nasty little critters are pests Sleeping tight sure ain't gonna stop 'em From chomping on your tender pink flesh “You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear What an absolutely disgusting concept At least you could wait till the pig's deceased 'Cause I'm sure the damn thing would object “Keep a stiff upper lip, my dear old chap” It'll stop you from saying certain words Like “honeyfuggle” or “snollygoster” But you can still utter “dirty turds” “One man's junk is another man's treasure” Let's try to be realistic here If you treasure a broken down piece of junk Then you're welcome to it, my dear “Good things come to those who wait” Especially if you're waiting to sprinkle If you cross your legs and sing “Hey Jude” It'll seem like no time till you tinkle! Honeyfuggle: Deceive by flattery or sweet-talk, swindle or cheat Snollygoster: A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 9/14/2020 9:17:00 PM
Love your hilarious and witty commentary! Really enjoyed reading. Always, Laura
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 9/15/2020 6:49:00 AM
Happy you enjoyed it... that was the sole purpose! Kisses!
Date: 11/24/2012 5:39:00 AM
I gotta wait before reading more of these.... Too Painful! I laughed so hard reading these I broke a coupla ribs. Great write, my friend, great write. Jake
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 11/24/2012 5:44:00 AM
So sorry to hear about your broken ribs... now you take it easy till they heal, ya hear! Thanks for the chuckle, John!
Date: 11/16/2012 9:32:00 PM
I loved the first one because I was in my car wondering when I should sell the old thing. I figured I should let God tell me. A flock of geese suddenly took off of a roof and dumped goose poop all over my car missing all the cars tucked in around me. I sold the car and was careful what I ask for after that. It really happened!
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 11/17/2012 4:54:00 AM
"careful what I ask for" LOL Could have been worse I guess... damn geese! Hugs and love, Jack xox
Date: 11/14/2012 8:46:00 AM
I have witnessed my share of Snollygosters over the years. What an absolutely fabulous word to describe them. I will have to try and use it in a sentence today.
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 11/14/2012 11:05:00 AM
From an on-line thesaurus... "Snollygoster" one, especially a politician, who is guided by personal advantage rather than by consistent, respectable principles. I trust there are a few of them around... what say you? LOL
Date: 11/14/2012 7:11:00 AM
I like the way you handle axioms. Full of fun but real! Keep up the great work Jack.
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 11/14/2012 7:37:00 AM
Stay tuned... more coming! Thank you my friend!
Date: 11/14/2012 5:46:00 AM
Enjoyed your poem, Jack, especially the last one. Lol. Love ya, Toquyen
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 11/14/2012 6:05:00 AM
We've heard these axioms all our lives! This is how I interpret them! LOL Love and hugs, Jack

Book: Reflection on the Important Things