If I Were U

My thoughts today, if “U” were “I”
                                  imagine how to justify
An accidental “switcheroo” 
                 would change it all around for you

You thunk you typed the word to think
       That brunk you right back from the brink
That truck that you drove home last night
         would be a trick! that sheds some light!
 
If “I” were  “U”, I’d check my work
                      a duty that we ought not shirk
with sicks and sucks and picks and pucks
            and don’t forget those ticks and tucks

Good Luck would now be a Good Lick
              not bad but you know, it might stick
and serving Duck would be a kick
               instead, you would be serving @!@!




And Just in case anyone thinks that the last line is “bawdy”
I was referring to the British pudding with dried fruit!!!

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Date: 2/8/2022 8:07:00 AM
Haha…love that last line Mike. Belated congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD. Blessings xxoo
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2022 7:03:00 PM
Thank you Connie xxoo
Date: 2/6/2022 7:33:00 AM
Hi Mike now I can truly say congrats on POTD - very different, very original, inventive and clever. Congratulations, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2022 7:02:00 PM
Thanks so much Jennifer xxoo
Date: 2/2/2022 11:09:00 AM
'I' had to do a 'U' Turn, as 'I' didn't realize that 'U' had garnered POTD for this gem, Mike. Hip, Hip, Hurray! ~ Laughter and Love, Gershon
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2022 11:14:00 AM
Laughter and Love to you GW!! Thanks
Date: 2/1/2022 7:47:00 PM
Fine write Mike and congratulations on the POTD, well deserved indeed. Blessings,Gordon
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2022 6:45:00 AM
Thank you so much Gordon!!
Date: 2/1/2022 7:27:00 PM
Marvelous, Mike! Thanks for all the laughs. So inventive and creative. Keep 'em coming. ~ Gershon
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2022 6:45:00 AM
Thanks Gershon!!!
Date: 1/31/2022 6:33:00 PM
WOW, If I were U I would blush with pride for writing such an original and humourus poem. I enjoyed reading it, Thank you, Mike. Congratulations on your win. Take care. Shirley
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2022 3:56:00 AM
Thanks so much Shirley xxoo
Date: 1/31/2022 4:38:00 PM
Well, I have never had *Duck* before, but can say I've had a *lick* of pudding. Yum ! :) This is so creative and clever, and I'm smiling, of course you knew that I would be. Congratulations Mike, On Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2022 3:56:00 AM
Thanks Brandy!! I always appreciate your kind comments xxoo
Date: 1/31/2022 4:21:00 PM
Very witty and fun, Mike. Actually, these "switcheroos" seem very much like what my computer and smart phone do to me regularly :-) Aloha, Molly
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2022 3:55:00 AM
Ain't that the truth !!! Thank you Molly !!!
Date: 1/31/2022 3:57:00 PM
Mike, a creative and fun poem, congratulations on POTD!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2022 3:54:00 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Date: 1/31/2022 2:58:00 PM
This is Awesome, Mike. Not only funny but witty and clever as well. Love it! Congratulations on POTD. Charlie
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 3:10:00 PM
Thanks so much Charlie!
Date: 1/31/2022 2:08:00 PM
Muke, I got a real kuck out of your fin poem and am awestrick at the way your mund works. Loved the wordplay and easy flowing meter. Congrats for the POTD!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 3:11:00 PM
Thanks so mich John !!
Date: 1/31/2022 2:02:00 PM
Mike, a fun write and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor _Constance
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Date: 1/31/2022 3:13:00 PM
Thanks so much Constance!!
Date: 1/31/2022 1:23:00 PM
Congrats on a clever potd!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 3:10:00 PM
Thank you Karen!!
Date: 1/31/2022 11:56:00 AM
Mike, congratulations on receiving POTD. Well deserved~ Warren
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 12:38:00 PM
Thank You Warren Doll!!!
Date: 1/31/2022 9:44:00 AM
Back to say a hearty congratulations, Mike, on this most enjoyable poem. Deserving of P.O.T.D.!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 10:27:00 AM
Thank you Milt!!!
Date: 1/31/2022 8:14:00 AM
I enjoyed the poem Mike, Congratulations for POTD. Blessings ~ Debra
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 10:28:00 AM
Thanks so much Debra !!!
Date: 1/31/2022 8:12:00 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 10:28:00 AM
Thank you very much Joseph!!
Date: 1/31/2022 7:59:00 AM
Awesome Mike! Congratulations for POTD. I am happy to see you in this place. Enjoy :)
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Date: 1/31/2022 10:28:00 AM
Thank you Heidi xxoo
Date: 1/31/2022 7:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! A clever piece with tricky wording, very charming! :) Paulette
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 10:29:00 AM
Thanks so much Paulette !!!
Date: 1/31/2022 6:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A creative write. Have a blessed day/week...............
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Date: 1/31/2022 7:14:00 AM
Thank so much Paula!
Date: 1/31/2022 6:24:00 AM
Clever and brilliant word-play! Congratulations on your POTD!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 6:34:00 AM
Thank you very much Malabika!!
Date: 1/31/2022 6:01:00 AM
"“switcheroo” - unique word use. Such an ironically composed work. Each verse has a unique kick. Masterly! Congratulations!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 6:33:00 AM
Thank you so much Christuraj!!
Date: 1/31/2022 5:57:00 AM
I am familiar with this British pudding Mike ! Very clever . So much fun . Big congratulations on POTD !! Hugs, Susan :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 6:32:00 AM
Thanks Susan, I am very surprised and full of fun this morning!!!
Date: 1/31/2022 5:21:00 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. It took me several readings before I got your play on "I" and "U". Very clever!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 6:32:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!!!
Date: 1/31/2022 12:44:00 AM
Enjoyed your humourous verse Mike, congratulations on POTD enjoy the honour and have a great week. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/31/2022 6:29:00 AM
Thanks Tom, I always appreciate your kind words !!
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