Daffodils and Landfills

   O, the perfumed scent
     of lilac and daffodil
   You'll never replace the stench
     of the repulsive local landfill

   All hail to New Joisey, the Garden State
     weeds, thorns and thistles your visit await
   Yes, hail to Joisey, where the goils braid the hair
     in their nose with acid rain from polluted air 
  
   Forget your long-stemmed roses and fancy poses
     Gimme the stubby ‘toeses’ of Kardashians
   Broads who look swell ‘til they open their yaps
     Shut-up, honey. Unfasten your brassiere snaps… 

   All hail to New Joisey, the home of the oil slick
     See the pretty colors stream o'er her highways
   Yes, hail to Joisey, where the landscape's pure scum 
     Drink a toast to the reek of her rot ~ cheap Ripple and rum
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Summers Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Funny stuff. I’m reminded of Joe Piscopo’s SNL character Paulie Herman. He was from Joisey. John
Wolf Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Joisey! What a place! Actually it's not quite as bad as I made it sound. A lot of NYC is much worse, frankly: Jamaica, Queens, etc... Oh, well. Keep me far away from the 'Peanut-sized state.'
Lawless Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 6:56 AM
once reputed as "hog butcher to the world" and a Cubs fan in a glass cabin should not.....well.....
Wolf Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 7:38 PM
I'm a Cubs fan and a Bud-Man, remember. Hari-Kari
Brotherton Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Somehow, I don't think they will be inviting you to join the Chamber of Commerce anytime soon.
Wolf Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 7:41 PM
You know, Jerry, you can take that thought to the bank! Book it. :) gw
Gifford Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Felt so sad reading this, my friend. I visited there many times. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.
Greenhough Avatar
April 14, 2024 at 9:56 PM
I liked this reality poem. Our small town is in need of a beautification movement also. Thanks for this upbeat news flash. I'll stay away from Jersey.
Romios Avatar
April 14, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Very funny, G, Never been there, sounds like a place not for me. Ive grown accustomef ,to like small town USA.)) pangie xx
Romios Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 8:12 PM
G~ havent you seen the news about NYC lately? Lol..makes Chicago look safe.
Wolf Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Yeah. I Joisey is just a poor attempt at NYC anyway...
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Funny but filled with truth. New Joisey, the garden state! My Uncle lived there for a while but they lived in a beautiful area. One road to visit them allowed for only one car at a time. Enjoyed this one!
Wolf Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Glad I don't have to wear those oil slicks in my hair... I really can't get over them, can I? Guess I'm not 'noimal.'
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