Dr Awkward

My pa’s a sap, so then – who is a boob,
drab as a fool, aloof as a bard?
Is it I? It is I! Oh, damn it, I’m mad;
in dog doo, good God, I’m Dr. Awkward.

Senile felines have more social graces
than I! At my birth, God saw I was a dog!
Into a party trap I fell last night,
replying, “Golf? No, sir, prefer prison-flog.”

I’m too hot to hoot! Speaking such nonsense,
I’m a pup, am I? Well, I bark what I say!
Please step on no pets. Just give me a pat.
Lastly, can you all yawn a more Roman way?


May 18, 2018 for 'Palindromes' Contest of Joseph May
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Vaso Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 12:46 AM
This was delightful!!!!! :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 3:16 PM
glad you liked it. Maybe it got cut for being a wee bit naughty with language? I don't know!
Horn Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 7:01 PM
Step on a pet and will upset, am willing to bet and better yet Trump paid off his debt.
Horn Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 6:57 PM
To me what had really occurred, Eduardo was elegant but awkward; Barked like dog; Croaked like frog; Like an animal coffee he stirred.
Salehi Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 12:56 PM
Nicely done Andrea, Good luck on the contest.
La France Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Andrea, well done and so much fun ~
Gentry Avatar
May 21, 2018 at 12:36 AM
Lol! I'm sure another winner. This is so funny and clever. Still smiling.
Richards Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 5:35 PM
This makes me giggle !!! Always clever, you know how to write a winner!
Gondolf Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 12:13 PM
This is written so cleverly, Andrea, I think your muse worked overtime this one. Best of luck. John
Devonshire Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Very witty, Andrea, and the last palindrome had me laughing out loud. Best wishes in the contest, Hon! Love, carolyn
Acrich Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 2:12 PM
creative
Cozart Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Very cute and clever.
Callus Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Excellent on two counts, Andrea...title and content! I must look up this palindrome contest, though you have set the bar quite high for me to reach:) Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 6:26 AM
Enjoyed reading this fun poem..clever use on words..best for a TOP win, Andrea.
Allison Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 4:16 AM
ha ha ha very clever Andrea it is a fun challenge Jospeh set for us:-) hugs Jan xx
Brewer Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 2:04 AM
Brilliant dazzling assembly of palindromes, Andrea. Worth a TOP SPOT.
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