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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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM
Haha…love that last line Mike. Belated congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD. Blessings xxoo
Gentile Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 7:03 PM
Thank you Connie xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Hi Mike now I can truly say congrats on POTD - very different, very original, inventive and clever. Congratulations, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 7:02 PM
Thanks so much Jennifer xxoo
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 11:09 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
Gentile Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Laughter and Love to you GW!! Thanks
Mcconnell Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM
Fine write Mike and congratulations on the POTD, well deserved indeed. Blessings,Gordon
Gentile Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:45 AM
Thank you so much Gordon!!
Wolf Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Marvelous, Mike! Thanks for all the laughs. So inventive and creative. Keep 'em coming. ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:45 AM
Thanks Gershon!!!
Hawkins Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:33 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
Gentile Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 3:56 AM
Thanks so much Shirley xxoo
Nicole Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 4:38 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
Gentile Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 3:56 AM
Thanks Brandy!! I always appreciate your kind comments xxoo
Moore Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 4:21 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
Gentile Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 3:55 AM
Ain't that the truth !!! Thank you Molly !!!
Kitchin Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:57 PM
Mike, a creative and fun poem, congratulations on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 3:54 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Messina Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 2:58 PM
This is Awesome, Mike. Not only funny but witty and clever as well. Love it! Congratulations on POTD. Charlie
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Thanks so much Charlie!
Watt Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 2:08 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!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Thanks so mich John !!
La France Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Mike, a fun write and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor _Constance
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:13 PM
Thanks so much Constance!!
Jones Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 1:23 PM
Congrats on a clever potd!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Thank you Karen!!
Doll Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 11:56 AM
Mike, congratulations on receiving POTD. Well deserved~ Warren
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Thank You Warren Doll!!!
Hankins Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Back to say a hearty congratulations, Mike, on this most enjoyable poem. Deserving of P.O.T.D.!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Thank you Milt!!!
Brown Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 8:14 AM
I enjoyed the poem Mike, Congratulations for POTD. Blessings ~ Debra
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Thanks so much Debra !!!
May Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Thank you very much Joseph!!
Sands Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 7:59 AM
Awesome Mike! Congratulations for POTD. I am happy to see you in this place. Enjoy :)
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Thank you Heidi xxoo
Calasibetta Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! A clever piece with tricky wording, very charming! :) Paulette
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Thanks so much Paulette !!!
Goldsmith Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:53 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A creative write. Have a blessed day/week...............
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Thank so much Paula!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:24 AM
Clever and brilliant word-play! Congratulations on your POTD!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:34 AM
Thank you very much Malabika!!
Alex Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:01 AM
"“switcheroo” - unique word use. Such an ironically composed work. Each verse has a unique kick. Masterly! Congratulations!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:33 AM
Thank you so much Christuraj!!
Lawrence Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 5:57 AM
I am familiar with this British pudding Mike ! Very clever . So much fun . Big congratulations on POTD !! Hugs, Susan :)
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Thanks Susan, I am very surprised and full of fun this morning!!!
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 5:21 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. It took me several readings before I got your play on "I" and "U". Very clever!
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!!!
Cunningham Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 12:44 AM
Enjoyed your humourous verse Mike, congratulations on POTD enjoy the honour and have a great week. Tom
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 6:29 AM
Thanks Tom, I always appreciate your kind words !!
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