Funny Tragedies

I’ve had a fair share of tragedy in my life,
When my father passed away I found I lost two cousins too
When I flew to Zimbabwe I almost separated from my wife
So you see my tragedy excelled and grew

Two years later I found I was flying back home
Mama had died in her house all alone
So my sister told me over the phone
Again separation with my wife was on the cards as I roam

She wanted the house and everything in it
My wife expected me to give it up because we has a son
But before I left I had to ensure her I was not beat
I told her by law I’m entitled to half and she knew I won

So forgive me when I write only funny rhyme
Tragedy is something I have not learned to deal with, I confess.
These are a few of the tragedies in my time
And until I fine a way to cope with it, it will be the funnies I address.


Laughter is the best medicine

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 9/25/2010 2:32:00 PM
We all have our ways of dealing with tragedies hun. You do it with laughter. Enjoyed this and I love your last line ;)
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Date: 9/24/2010 8:34:00 PM
Mad Poet, I can see why you hate tragedies. Dr. Ram was talking about the classic tragedies such as Romeo and Juliet. I find them more interesting than old classic comedies (of which I dont' think i have read many) but yes, for sure, in your life, comedies are much funner and more welcome!! Good one. I hope it does well in the contest! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/24/2010 6:49:00 PM
hope you can work through it all...laughter helps me to get through it all.
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Date: 9/24/2010 5:53:00 PM
very positive person you are, good for the soul, enjoyed your write...P.D.
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Date: 9/24/2010 4:19:00 PM
You're definitely right about laughter being the best medicine! If we dwell on all the negative aspects of our lives too long, we give way to despair. If we can learn to laugh at our problems, we are on the road to recovery. Insightful poem, Mad Poet! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/24/2010 3:17:00 PM
Well, a different way of looking at the bad that comes your way..Sara
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