Deodorant

Think I'll dress in my one suit,
silk shirt and handkerchief,
pop in a breath mint 
and shine up my shoes;

make that impression,
look good for the ladies,
with cash in my hand
what have I got to lose?

Yet I wish I felt better
more up to the task,
my suit's sure been neater,
my shirt has a stain;

you don't notice it, though,
when I'm wearing my jacket
and the hole in my pocket?
I'm not one to be vain.

CODA

There's no one to impress
for I'm the only one I'll see,
I'll roll on some deodorant
so I'll smell good for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ginn Avatar
April 27, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Ode to deodorant,,,only you...
Devonshire Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Mail for Keith!!
Ryusaka Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Haha, I love it :P
Moreno Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 2:43 AM
Funny write Keith, nice work...Raul
Chircop Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 3:42 PM
this made me laugh,ow so very funny-love it
Devonshire Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 1:41 PM
So funny, Keith! "I'm not one to be vain" either. In fact, my sister gets on my case because she wears designer clothes and I dress for comfort whenever possible. Who cares if your suit hides a stain and there's a hole in your pocket? As long as you feel good! More mail for you, Keith. Love, Carolyn
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April 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Got a good chuckle out of this one. Thank you for the day brightener. Keep on sharing your gift of humor with us. Karen
Shango Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM
I think I want to read and dance, Keith, you cannot dance this song alone.
Richards Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 8:34 AM
I agree, that this would be such a great piece of country music....with lyrics so well done!! ~ Carrie
Shahwan Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Your beautiful poetry fits to be a country music. Chase it. All the best.
Anil.Naik Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 4:54 AM
Nice write Keith.Really sad
Higgins Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Wonderful write Keith..loved this smooth and funny write.
Kelly Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Keith , well constructed , witty and sad presentation . I hope the "Lynx-Effect" , works .. Well done ...
Anymore Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 1:59 AM
Its sounds like Jon Arbuckle; that's actually pretty funny in a sad way. Good job.
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