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Going Green

There was a young artist and bard

Who loved doing things in the yard

But the grass was as thin

As the hairs on his chin

And mowing the dirt left him scarred



He purchased a lawn, sight-unseen

His bride felt the price was obscene

So he said to his wife

(To avoid further strife)

"Why honey, we're just going green!"




~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Green Humor Rhymes, Old Or New For Prizes" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor.

( Syllables = 8,8,6,6,8, X 2, counted @ HowManySyllables.com )

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Jan Allison Date: 3/24/2019 8:05:00 PM what a fun interpretation of going green Greg! :-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/27/2019 3:03:00 PM Thank you so very much, Jan, I greatly appreciate the kindness, my friend! :-) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/24/2019 7:30:00 AM - Congratulations on your win in the "Green" Humor Contest, Gregory :) - greeting from // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/27/2019 3:03:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Dear Anne-Lise - blessings! :-) <3

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/23/2019 8:23:00 PM Not sure, but I'm guessing the new lawn wasn't sod. Perhaps outdoor green carpeting that doesn't require moving. Congratulations on your win! There were many great entries, so you should be proud of your achievement. Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/27/2019 3:02:00 PM I am very proud (and humbled) to be with such great poets - including YOU, Carolyn! Thank you so much for the wonderful placement and kind words, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/19/2019 5:56:00 AM LOL! Quite funny! “We’re just going green” Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/27/2019 3:01:00 PM Thanks so very much, Kim! :-) <3

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/19/2019 4:11:00 AM You should have gone for Astro turf and be done with it, lol. Good luck. Tom. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/27/2019 3:01:00 PM You're so right, Tom - silly me!! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/19/2019 1:05:00 AM Oh, this is funny! It also reminds me that artists are artists are artists whether we use canvas, notebook paper, walls, or landscapes. Sweet one, Gregory. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 3/19/2019 3:13:00 AM Amen - we all hear the Creative Consciousness, we just interpret that voice into different creative voices. Many thanks and blessings, my friend! :-)