Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

I Once Was a Serious Poet

  
                I once was a serious poet
                   rubbing my forehead ‘til it wrinkled
                Scratched my beard night and day
                   spreading flakes of dandruff every which way

                But then I had an epiphany
                    writing pop songs was ten times as easy
                 I limited my lyrics to ‘O, Baby’
                    the rest of my story ~ pure gravy

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Pascal Borg August 21, 2026 at 11:26 AM I am told, the Beatles were poets. Then they wrote 'I am The Walrus' and floated in gravy ever since. I wish they'd have stuck to 'O, Baby' on that song instead of 'Goo goo g'joob'!

Karen Jones August 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM lol cute! Yes oh baby will take you far! Gershon Wolf August 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM How about this addition? --- O, baby, I need it now. LOL. ~ Neurotic Narcissist

David Crandall August 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM Do you have room in your band? Gershon Wolf August 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM I have A room in my band's HOTEL. Sublets start at $500 / night. ~ Jagger Sleptere

CayCay Godwin August 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM I kid you not, Helen Reddy was singing the words 'oh baby' (from Angie Baby) at the same time I read those words. No implications that I can think of but the chances of such are slim to none. Wow that. Enjoyed Gershon Wolf August 18, 2026 at 7:34 PM That's such a kick, CayCay. I just calculated how often that happens. The odds are 10 to the 12th power against it --- except if it's Helen Reddy, they're only 5:1. How 'bout that? ~ Lyin' Downs

Christopher Delegans August 17, 2026 at 9:37 PM Why so serious?! I definitely chuckled. Nicely done, Gershon "Joker" Wolf! Gershon Wolf August 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM Well, I have been called 'Choker' before. But never Joker. Holy Batman!!

Ink Empress August 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM Hahah gosh! i love this! Kinda reminds me of britney spears song the ending, or could be Justin bieber! 🤔 well I hope I wont get wrinkles being a serious poet 😆 this is a fun one! My kinda humor! Pleasure reading dear GW! Sending you light always! 💫 Gershon Wolf August 18, 2026 at 7:38 PM No, no, no. No wrinkles for you. Please, Empress!! Never take me seriously. EVER. We LOVE you just the way you are. Thanks, gw