Grandma Tutu and Her Gun

When Grandma Tutu said she owned a gun,
my mother freaked! She gasped! How she was stunned!
She wanted Tutu to throw it away,
but then forgot. The gun was there to stay.
We never knew where Tutu had it hid,
not even when she moved and she got rid
of lots of stuff. But in the nursing home
where Tutu died, my mom went through each tome,
and trinket, and shirt. She thought she was done,
but opened a drawer. There was the gun!
My mom’s dropped jaw I wish I could have seen.
The gun was thrown in River San Joaquin!


5-9-21
Contest: Guns
Sponsor: Anthony Biaanco
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kingston Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Watch out for Tutu !!! Who knew what one could hide. Funny poem with such terrific imagery.
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August 25, 2021 at 6:31 AM
What a superb poem! It is clever, funny, a delight for the reader. Grandma Tutu is a rebel indeed - albeit one prepared in her defenses. Your posting is a winner in my book. Best wishes, Brian
Fenn Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Thank you Brian! Yes, that was my Tutu! So glad you like this. I wanted to do an entirely different take on guns for this contest. Didn’t win anything but it was sure fun to write.
Proxenos Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 8:18 AM
loved your poem Jennifer, gran was, lucky to have you as a grand daughter . You describe the wise comments of older people with a clever and very different theme. We are considering moving into a retirement complex for the the over sixties. We sold our huge 4 bedroomed home last year. We will never be a grandpa or grandma as our sons and their wives feel this planet is going to suffer huge ordeals from only as far as 10 years into the future, so no babies! Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Fenn Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 4:29 PM
Hi my fellow Jennifer! You don’t look old enough to move into a retirement complex! You can still become a grandma by adopting a grandkid, like my friend Nancy adopted me. She’s the friend in my poem about Butchart Gardens.
Laurie Avatar
June 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM
Hello Jennifer … as you commented on my verse about aged people, your poem has a similar theme. They should be believed - enjoyed your poem Jennifer - Lindsay
Fenn Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 4:41 PM
It was fun to write. Thank you for the visit!
Mcconnell Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 1:44 PM
A nice piece Jennifer penned really well with good imagery too. Hope all is well with you, Gordon
Fenn Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Thank you Gordon! I really had fun writing it. Yes, praise Jesus all is well here. I hope the same for you. God bless!
Hankins Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 1:14 PM
A lovely piece about your Grandma Tutu and her gun, Jennifer. Best wishes for the contest.
Fenn Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Thank you L Milton! I didn't win, but I sure enjoyed writing this!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 5:35 AM
A delightful and powerful piece about Grandma Tutu and her precious possession. I love it! She was strong! BW ~ Mala
Fenn Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 9:12 PM
Hi Mala! Glad you like this! Yes, Tutu was a strong woman.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 4:11 AM
Grandma Tutu toted! Love it! She apparently was not the one to mess with. No longer needed, the gun, you drowned.
Fenn Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:48 PM
Hi Kim! Yep, that was Tutu all right! I'm glad you like the poem.
Brul Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 2:53 AM
A very entertaining piece! This poem put a smile in my face! lovely!
Fenn Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:47 PM
Hi JCB! So happy you like it!
Wells Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 8:23 AM
I was fashioned, impassioned, and awakened. I was gunned down! Well done!
Fenn Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 10:47 AM
Lol! Hi Thomas! So happy you like it! I had a lot of fun writing it. Hope all is well with you.
Alex Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 1:01 AM
Gun -Well done!
Fenn Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Thank you Christuraj! Thank you for the visit. Glad you like the poem.
Alex Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 1:02 AM
Fenn, Well Done!
Foster Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 9:48 PM
We need to believe our old people.. hehe.. I had an aunt, they would have been great friends.. :) Excellent write. Lots of imagery, and honest heart. Ann
Fenn Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 10:22 PM
Thank you! I’m happy you like it. You should wife and post a poem about this aunt.
Rose  Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 8:28 AM
lol she sounds like a tough old bird with alot of brains, and heart. Thank you for telling me this delightful story, :)
Fenn Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Hi Mystic Rose Rose! Thank you for the visit. Glad I could make you laugh.
Sands Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 6:10 AM
Grandma Tutu was ready to protect herself and sounds determined to do so. Good one :)
Fenn Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 1:05 PM
Hi Heidi! Glad you stopped by and read a poem that was fun to write! Thank you!
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