Happy Jack's Beard

Had a beard since nineteen sixty-two
Hate to think what's underneath
Might even be a family of boat people
Maybe an old Christmas wreath

Heard that it's even quite possible
Animals have been known to survive
In the depth of my hairy countenance
Where they multiply and thrive

Haven't felt much movement lately
Though sometimes I feel a twinge
Perhaps whatever is living in there
May have gone on a drunken binge

Bottom line is I'll still have this beard
When they lower me into the ground
Don't dare shave it off for fear little beasties
Will leap out and scurry around
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Blown Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:14 AM
...interesting...a decade apart....got me beard permanency in '72...me eye brows now match the beard...a smile still shows though.....stan sand : )
Ellison Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 6:30 AM
We're twins (almost)Lol Happy days are here again!!!!!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Hello Happy Jack, you are happy with your beard. leave it alone. You know not all men look good in beards. You do. Love Darlene. xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 10:42 AM
Hello Happy Jack, you look good in a beard. Love Darlene xxxx-oooo.
Ellison Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 6:29 AM
I will not touch it, it's been a part of me for too long! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 10:45 AM
You have a diverse ecosystem on your face! Maybe it’s your secret fountain of youth? Hugs my dear sweet Jack! xomo
Ellison Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 6:27 AM
Good Morning my love... an abundance of limericks just up ahead!!! OOOOEEEE! Love, the Toronto dude, XOXOX
Cunningham Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 8:24 AM
Might be little dinasaurs lurking there, take care when trimming.
Ellison Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 6:23 AM
Noticed a stirring yesterday morning! Thought it was just my imagination! Hmmm!!!
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