Drivel

You can read this if you want to,
it's entirely up to you.
It's really just a waste of your time.
There's gotta be something you'd rather do!

The things I'm gonna mention
ain't worth the time of day.
But that ain't gonna stop me,
so I'll get underway.

Ageing has its problems,
which is really nothin' new.
As you get older three things happen,
first you lose your memory and - I forget the other two!

My girlfriend made me chicken.
Her chicken made me cough!
I told her, next time, she makes it,
she should take the feathers off!

Another thing don't make no sense,
consequently, I'd like to know.
Why do we call Rush Hour, "Rush Hour",
when the traffic goes so slow?

There's three sure ways to do a job.
You must be clever, I'll admit!
You hire someone; you do it yourself;
or you forbid your kids to do it!

I'm just biding my time with this Drivel.
Sorry I bored you my friend.
Fortunately I ran out of stupid stuff.
That's it - It's over - the end!

Disregard All of the Above!
(Any resemblance to me and a
real poet, depends on what
you're drinking!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Hey one has to get their jollies some how!! I love to see you try to write some free verse! Thanks for stopping by my writes! Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Enjoyed the humor this afternoon...I like the one about forbid your kids to do it..That usually gets things done doesn't it..Glad that I stooped by...Sara
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Fantastic Ralph I thought it was real funny but ya had a few beers HAHA.Thanks for the kind congrats on my win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Ralph, this was really witty. GOOD ONE!!
Poetess Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Ralph, I like this witty write. Still laughing. ~~Glenna
Baity Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM
witty write, Ralph, really funny...thanks so much for sharing....luv....chiquita
Song Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM
Ralph, What a fun write...get some cooking lessons for the girlfriend if u plan on marrying her. Her methods are scarrrrrrry. ha ha. Great to be reading your work again. There is much hidden truth in here. Gwendolen
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August 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Oh yes, there's certainly some irony in the term "Rush Hour," Ralph. As for aging, we just have to learn to cope with more and more aches and pains. Your girlfriend needs cooking lessons! Hilarious commentary, and I like your work even though I'm sober. Love, Carolyn
Warden Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Love this ,Ralph...Still smiling..Good to read humor...jo..thanks for your comment...
Jones Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Well... at least it's better than the one I wrote called "This Poem Stinks so Badly it Doesn't Deserve a Name"! Thanks for the incredible write (and I say that with sincere honesty, kinda) ~N PS Nice to meet you, Ralph.
Cooke Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM
a true poem , funny and i like it, good write
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