Daver Austin Poet Chastushka

Chastushka

CHASTUSHKA – two

Hopak is a Russian dance
But it is too fast for me
No!    I prefer the six-pack
And a damsel on my knee

Please    dear Lulu    marry me
I am your slave    on my knees
I love you so    want to shout
Not for love    but for the gout

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Sharon Ruebel January 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM Hello Daver, I have been reading you today. You have such a wonderful happy style about your work. I cannot wait to read more. Love it You make me smile As Always, Shar

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM PS are you serious about the fireflies, you can only see them in the country there? When I revisited Iowa a few years ago,I could see them in the city like when i was young. It was wonderful. Thanks for your comments today as always, DAver!

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2011 at 7:46 PM hahaha, awesome ending on this one,Daver!! Keep giving us Chastushkas!

Carolyn Devonshire January 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM Ouch! If I had the gout I'd be shouting too, Daver. Clever and funny, Daver, and a new form for me! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud January 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM lol, daver.. no one does a 3-point dunk as seen in my limerick piece; just for fun!! again, this one you did id ggrreat!

Gert W. Knop January 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM Enjoyed the nice write, Dave! Enjoy your "Russian Dance!" And thank your for your kind comments!...Gert

James Peranteau January 19, 2011 at 2:19 AM A great poetic write dear poet ! Funny ! And who the heck is Lulu? *smiles* And stop eating shellfish, it will stop the gout ! lol , Have a great day Sir ! much love, james

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM Good one..Enjoyed the rhyme and rhythm...Glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta January 17, 2011 at 1:24 PM Very funny and humorous write, enjoyed it. daver your Russian dance Hopak

Audrey Haick January 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM lol! Lulu better marry this guy so he can get off those knees! Thanks for the laughter, Dave. Always, Annalise

Nette Onclaud January 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM the kind of gas that delights me, daver... hahaha! bet of luck in the contest! :) nette

Elaine George January 17, 2011 at 9:15 AM Hi Daver, You made me laugh again! What a story teller you are. Love, Lainie

Poet Destroyer A January 17, 2011 at 7:45 AM Good morning Daver, smiles on the humor and the plee for Lulu 2 marry HE" now marriage is a faster dance that Hopka...lol... enjoyed your poem,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM haha..oh Dave u are a riot my friend and such an enjoyable poet to read.. luv this one so much .. great lead in with the Russian dance and pleading to Lulu so sweetly ... the gout shouts..luv it my friend..thankxx for the smile..