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Burma Shave Signs of Yore

From his sweetie Dave took lots of guff 'Cause his beard was mighty ruff Too bad you get fewer kisses, Dave Try Burma Shave - its all the rave! Do you sprout a very wild stubble? Have you heard of the latest rave? You'd save yerself a ton of trouble Taming yer mug with Burma Shave! We feel very sorry for poor Walter His bride left him standing at the altar! His whiskers scratched her lovely face Should-a used Burma Shave to save face! Is that 5 o'clock shadow giving you stress? And are the ladies noticing you less? Then, on yer mug you should slather A creamy coat of Burma Shave lather! While they were dancing cheek to cheek Said she, "Go paddle up the creek! You scratched my face, you hairy knave! Next time treat yer mug with Burma Shave!"

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Date: 10/16/2019 7:45:00 PM
Sounds like ole Burma Shave missed a great adman-jingle writer in one Robert Hinshaw! Excellent! Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 10/14/2019 8:57:00 PM
G'day Bob … what a great advert for Burma Shave. Never heard of it myself but it appears to be Godsend for some - thanks Bob - Lindsay
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Date: 10/14/2019 4:48:00 PM
nicely done, bob! i never saw those signs but i've read about them and you've captured their humor in a very charming way...
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Date: 10/14/2019 7:33:00 AM
- Use Burma Shave ... and you will be soft as a baby butt :))) - Lovely poem with humor, Bob :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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