Bathroom Privileges

Here comes big Aunt Clara,
those arm pits really stink;
She uses all the paper,
leaves her dentures in the sink!

Wearing out her welcome,
attention's what she seeks;
For her to stay the night,
somehow becomes a week!

I can't go to the bathroom,
she's always locked inside;
Boy, I'm such a jerk,
when I'm forced to wait outside!

I wake up extra early,
a little bit after four;
I have the bathroom to myself,
that's what I thought before!

"Nephew",... Are you in there?"
"Auntie gotta go really bad"
I try my best to keep my cool,
by now I'm gettin' mad!

Ever since she lost our uncle,
she's always been alone;
I can sense her solemn grief,
but our bathroom's not her home!

Each time we have a visit,
our heads are held in shame;
She waddles into the bathroom,
and blows our poker game!

"FFLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOPPPP!!"
oh, what a gruesome sound!
One by one, they ease away,
their smiles replaced with frowns!

One cold October evening,
the skies were dark and black;
Clara sat on the toilet,
and had a heart attack!

We called the paramedics,
five minutes already passed;
What we thought was a heart attack,
was nothing more than gas!

We started CPR,
compressions across the heart;
A poot was what we heard,
she unleashed a vicious fart!

Aunt Clara's alive and well,
she'll be seeing us all too soon;
Our latest plans for progress?
Build another bathroom!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Milton, Today I am taking the time to enjoy myself reading some of my favorite poems. Your poem is one of my favorite poems. (although... well, you know... bathroom humor) I wanted to let you know that I laughed reading it, again. Thank you for sharing. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Adeite Avatar
August 16, 2009 at 7:40 AM
This is an excellent, wonderful piece, you are a wonderful poet I love the flow of words… please keep the flag flying and congratulations on a well deserved feature of the week. You are great friend!. Adeleke
Mckenzie Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Oh my God I laughed sooo hard what a fun filled funny write! Congratulations on your well done featured poem! I love it! Laura :)
Fraser Avatar
August 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week>>James
Christian Avatar
August 11, 2009 at 3:51 AM
a great write, congratulations on your featured poem God bless you from diane
Jordan Avatar
August 10, 2009 at 5:25 AM
Milton - I wish to congratulate you on having your poetry featured this week – God bless you, MJ
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Milton. Love, Carol
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations on being featured, Milton. This is humer at its best... HALARIOUS and a fav. Keep writing! DAS-J
Higgins Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM
congrats on being feature.
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August 9, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Got a chuckle out of this one. Nice use of rhyme. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 7:14 PM
Be good to your Aunt Clara and put a no campig sign on the bathroom door. This was great, a day brightener. Vince
Jordan Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 5:56 AM
Milton this poem is hilarious - I laughed from beginning to end - I don't have an aunt Clara thank God but I do have the one bathroom problem and am planning to add another next year - I can't wait bro - Great poem - God Bless ps. tell aunt Clara I said Howdy
Winter Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 5:31 AM
~lol~ Well, thank goodness we don't have an Aunt Clara - but I can think of an uncle or two!!! You are a gift Milt, for to make people laugh is a dose of the best medicine for whatever ails ya. Thank you! Love, Shar
Cailo Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 9:41 PM
I wonder if this is true or just a product of your imagination. Either way, I enjoyed reading :) Teri
Higgins Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Dude this is a masterpiece. This is poetry that just makes you crackup. You are a talent my friend.
Gorelick Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Oh my gosh, that is hysterical. Today, your the man. BG
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