I Wanna Write a Poem

I wanna write a poem,
but I ain't got no pen;
I'll sit here lookin' stupid,
my patience is wearin' thin!

I wanna write a poem,
but I ain't got no paper;
"Brain fart's" my middle name,
that's my latest caper!

I wanna write a poem,
but I ain't got no words;
Perhaps I'll go to the litterbox,
an' count the kitty's turds!

I wanna write a poem,
but I ain't got no hope;
My chances are slim to zero,
maybe I'll call the Pope!

I wanna write a poem,
I'm runnin' outta gas;
Guess I'll go to the bathroom,
Ideas are stuck in my..."BLEEP!!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bilverstone Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I know the feeling, Milton. I once wrote a poem called "Block" on a similar theme. Check it out if you wish. But I have to say, your poem is much more succinct. Well done.
King Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM
Haha. That was definitley the most amusing read for me today. Congrats on your feature. You had to of made a lot of smiles :)
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Milton. Welcome home. You're here a few minutes and already brightening the day. Glad to see your sense of humor is intact. Hey the bathroom is not the place to go when you're running out of gas. It's the place to go when the tank is full. I know. I'm 63, so I'm never running on empty. God Bless. Vince
Kendrick Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
This is going into my favs. Sara
Brown Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM
I think you just did Milton. And I think there is a picture of you sitting on the throne. You made my day dear friend. Love, Carol
Higgins Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 9:31 AM
LOL..LOL..dude, you are back..my gosh I missed those laughs..how are you brother from another mother....this is very funny...the entire piece just work great...thanks for the laugh bud.
Christian Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM
aww cute, it'a funny but most poems come to us all while sitting on the throne in the bathroom LOL, gOD BLESS FROM DIANE
Kendrick Avatar
August 24, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Very humorous Rhyme, Milton. Keep writing. Sara
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