Deer Hunter's Camp

It's another year of Deer Hunters' Camp
Where my friend Tom caught fire while igniting his lamp.
He screamed, 'Put me out! ' as he ran out of sight.
I yelled, 'Stop, drop and Roll... and you'll be alright!
 
Then there was Greg, who loved to get drunk.
He passed out in his tent, while hugging a skunk.
Him stinking so bad, it must have been hell.
So, we kept him down wind because of the smell.

Now here comes Bill, who brought us a treat.
He fed us all jerky that smelled just like feet.
We about beat him to death with a bag full of rocks
‘Cause, it wasn't deer jerky, it was hard crusty socks.

We hunted all week without any luck
Then what came into camp was the world's largest buck.
We looked at each other, beaten and tired
Then pointed our guns, but nobody fired.

We seemed to go through this year after year
And I'm never amazed why we haven't got deer.
When we all get together, the deer is the champ
But, there's always next year at Deer Hunters' Camp.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Meyer Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 6:35 PM
This is a good giggle. On the other hand it made me cringe. I'm a quiet hunter. Believe the forest shouldn't be disturbed beyond the joy of seeing that buck as reward to my visit.
Meyer Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 11:23 AM
And you did get the laughs and giggles! Onc year two guys got into such a fierce competition to see who could make the best meal, we were unable to hike out very far, and went home several pounds heavier!
Horsch Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Thank you Judith, But this was written only for laughs or giggles in your case. I like quiet non disturbed hunting also......Roger
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2013 at 9:01 AM
rereading this one. You have such a flair for humor. Sorry. I don't have more time to try to find a new poem to read. I need to remember I left off my search with your second to bottom poem on your page.
Horsch Avatar
December 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Well, I guess you should get back to reading them then. Just kidding...Roger
A   Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Yes, Roger there's always next year.. Lesson learned... :-) , Congratulations on your win ~xox~ LINDA
Horsch Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:41 AM
Thank you so much Linda, I always love to hear from you. Roger
Macfarlane Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Quite an adventure you have cleverly written. Love the irony. Great write and win! Hugs
Johnson Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM
oh you're right. Always next year. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Horsch Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 7:34 AM
Thanks Joyce, In reality it doesn't go this way. But it sure was fun to write.
Ligon Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 2:48 PM
The irony.... : ) Congrats, Roger.
Horsch Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 3:11 PM
Thank you Juliet, It is always nice to hear from you.
Britt Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Roger. Great win! Grats on your placement at the top. Very funny. Good times. CTB
Horsch Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Thanks Chris, I get to the top every now and then.
Mehta Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 4:14 AM
Congrats on the win, ROGER
Horsch Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 6:46 AM
Thank you Dr. Ram, I like hearing from you.
Dietrich Avatar
November 14, 2013 at 11:54 PM
WELL DONE. I admire your comedic style. Congrats on your win.
Horsch Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Thanks again Andrea, I really enjoyed writing this poem.
A   Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Hello Roger, thank you for enjoying one of my older poems... :) and I'm glad the deer came out a champ in this poem... LOL, maybe next year... always~ Linda
Horsch Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I always look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for reading one of my oldest and one of my first written poems. I still enjoy reading it from time to time. Love Roger
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