Jerry Brotherton Poet Rhyme

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Only a dime a dozen for these broken dreams,
a free wooden nickel with each pack of lies.
A jar of hoodwinks, flimflams, and bumfuzzles,
a bucket of lost hope, and a box of how time flies.

A Brooklyn bridge, a few penniless thoughts,
next to some wasted time and that mirror and smoke.
Some dirt-cheap hooks, lines and sinkers,
a bunch of fake smiles, and a couple pigs in a poke.

Some bamboozles and a few hornswoggles,
a pile of ashes from some bridges I’ve burned.
A sow’s ear, some silver thread and a gold needle,
a silk purse filled with the lessons I never could learn.

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Brian Sambourne August 24, 2023 at 8:39 AM Such an inventive, original poem Jerry. You are a word-craftsman. Creative thought-provoking lines like "a pile of ashes from some bridges I've burned." You take common expressions + give them poetic punch. Congratulations! Brian Jerry Brotherton August 24, 2023 at 9:35 AM I humbly thank you, Brian. Your words give me the encouragement to keep writing.

Caren Krutsinger August 22, 2023 at 1:20 AM You have such a gift for word-playing! "A jar of hoodwinks, flimflams, and bumfuzzles," as evidenced by this alone. The rest too is pure genius, Jerry. Jerry Brotherton August 22, 2023 at 9:34 AM Oh my, Caren. I am honored to receive such praise from someone with your tremendous talent. Thank you.

Yann Rolland August 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM this is artful, and rich poetry,always a message to enjoy, thank you Jerry Brotherton August 22, 2023 at 9:32 AM I appreciate your kind words, my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 21, 2023 at 10:56 AM Hello Jerry, I like the last part of your poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\ Darlene De Beaulieu August 22, 2023 at 10:22 AM Hello Jerry, You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darelene\ Jerry Brotherton August 22, 2023 at 9:31 AM Thank you, Darlene. Right back at you, my friend.

Jim Slaughter August 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM I believe I have a few of those in my stockpile, as well, Jerry. And I very much agree with Ilene's comment. Jerry Brotherton August 22, 2023 at 9:30 AM I wonder if it's harder on poets than normal people. Because we dream about the what-ifs more than most. Or is it the same for everyone?

Ilene Bauer August 21, 2023 at 10:12 AM Well done, Jerry! Very creative… Jerry Brotherton August 21, 2023 at 5:03 PM Thank you, Ilene. Most appreciative.