Depth of a Man

(During contemplation)
What are we? Thought the flea,
there must be more than what we see.

(With careful consideration)
Am I free? Thought the bee,
and is there much aside from thee.

(Before deep meditation)
Who holds the key? Thought the manatee,
pondering while in the sea.

(With loving admiration)
How can this be? Thought the tree,
that so much life depends on me.


(With limited cognition)
What’s on T.V.? Asked he to she,
then walked off to take a pee.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 2/1/2019 6:06:00 PM
Hello Lee Bates,I like the way you created this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 1/17/2019 2:46:00 PM
I like it. It was cleverly written. It was catchy. I like how it ended. It was funny. great job. Thanks for sharing,
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Date: 1/12/2019 11:42:00 PM
This is awesome :))
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Date: 1/8/2019 7:21:00 PM
Wow - what an awesome witty poem. Love the contrast along this clever hierarchy of intelligence. A definite FAVE for me.
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Date: 1/7/2019 12:38:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Love that last stanza! Janice
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Date: 1/7/2019 11:56:00 AM
Absolutely loved this fabulous rhyme Lee my fave one is the final one which made me giggle. many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
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