Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

I See Congratulations Are Due

I See Congratulations are Due

By Elton Camp

Our niece’s last visit had been a while
So we met her at the door with a smile
I wondered how she had got to be so fat
As we three chatted about this and that 

The truth gradually began to sink in,
I looked at her with a knowing grin
I was certain that it wasn’t a guess
She was adding to population excess

“To you and Bob congratulations are due.
Your only child was really one too few.”
My wife gave a sharp jab right to my side
A frown from the pain I tried hard to hide

I quickly found it had been a huge mistake
Her none-too-subtle warning not to take
Our niece blushed, her face fiery red
And this is the next thing that she said:

“I don’t appreciate you making fun of me.
I have only gained a bit as anyone can see.
It was in family friendship that I came here
After that insult, that I’ll be back never fear.”

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Robert Pettit February 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM The Kellogg Company used to describe situations very similar to this in their television commercials for Special K. Once again, this piece has great descriptiveness and rhyming.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM Congratulations on a great write Elton.. and so appreciate your suggestions on my contest entry too luv... luv sharing our poetry and critique ..so fun.. good luck if for any of the posted contests ...

Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM OMG, this is toooo funny, Elton! The last time I saw my nephew's wife, she had put on a lot of weight. I was afraid to ask if she was pregnant and later learned she was carrying twins. You stuck your neck out by commenting, Elton, and the guillatine dropped fast. Very witty! Love, Carolyn

Elton Camp February 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM Hey Rohini, Thanks for reading and commenting. Most of my poem are about real events, but fortunately for me, this never happened. Elton