Greasing the Poles

The Eagles accomplished their goal
To play in this year’s Super Bowl.
Their fans are all thrilled
That they have fulfilled
For Philly, a huge starring role.

For if they are the Super Bowl champs,
Then revelers won’t allow cramps
To their partying ways
Though in past winning days
The authorities dealt with some scamps.

To prevent this, they’re using some grease
On the light poles, so this will decrease
People climbing up high
To toss things and defy
Orders shouted at them by the police.

I just read that it’s Crisco* they use,
A fact that to some will amuse.
For if they had used lard
Certain rogues would be barred – 
Now the hooligans, too, can be Jews!

*a type of shortening that is kosher, which
can be used for cooking by observant Jews
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Callus Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 9:17 AM
A witty and entertaining Limerick string, Ilene:) Thank you for the footnote...saved me looking it up:) Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 6:34 PM
ha ha ha and I learned a new word Crisco not something I was familiar with when I was a nanny:-) soup mail to follow:-) hugs jan xx
Blanca Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 5:49 PM
LOL. Ilene, I love this. Thanks
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace