Chin Up

It would be funny,
Instead, it's sad.
We acquire mouths
Like ventriloquists dummies,
Which can be bad.
Age does this to some,
It occurs around the mouth,
Lines appear at the sides of our lips,
And continue going south.
It's amusing and looks rather *****.
Unlike the ventriloquist's dummy
We can say clear
Chin up, have A BOTTLE OF BEER.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Baker Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Nice poem, Shirley. I appreciate light verse from time to time. All serious makes for a sad boy, girl, man, woman...etc. Have a great Christmas! Bill
Hawkins Avatar
January 3, 2022 at 2:12 AM
Thank you, Bill. Not too much to smile about these days. Your kind comment made me smile. Happy New Year, Bill. Take care. Shirley
Leffanta Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 10:01 AM
Jowls, dewlap, or wattle, it all ends Down Under . . ..
Hawkins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Mostly, the wattle.
Hankins Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 8:42 PM
I enjoyed your poem, Shirley. Well done. I don't know what they **** out, but it didn't hurt the oveall effect. Good job!
Hankins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Hmmmm...I can't imagine why they would censor the word "queer." Very strange.
Hawkins Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 4:28 AM
Queer was the missing word. Thank you for your kind comment.
M  Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:10 PM
Hehe Shirley that’s funny…..I love your humour! Chin Up!! Debx
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