Irony Abounds

On an unsinkable ship’s maiden voyage, it sinks.
A pastor who preaches against alcohol, drinks.
One’s surrounded by people, yet remains all alone.
Confessing sins to a priest, those sins are atoned?

A nation’s chief tax czar, who cheats on his taxes?
An animal lover who hunts deer, to relax.
Sing praise and kill humans, in the name of a God?
Destroying our enemies, lasting peace we applaud?

The lifeguard fears water, so remains on dry land.
American foot...ball, is played with the hands.
A high school track coach, who's morbidly obese.
The steakhouse that's owned, by a vegan!

The priest preaching sermons on love, is a pedophile.
Repeat charity builds dependence, over time.
Nations war against drugs, and market alcohol?
DNA tests confirm, Hitler’s Grandfather was Jewish!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gist Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 3:36 PM
Seems like the world which surrounds us... So ironic! Good job!
Buck Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 3:01 PM
Michael: I must admit as I read this I wiped away tears of laughter and of sadness. A great write. Keep them coming. oldbuck
Heemstra Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 10:47 AM
You are so right there are so many hypocrites and I have to tell you families are the worse! Its a real pleasure reading your work you'll be hearing from me more!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 4:29 AM
Irony abounds in the minds of men, and women, and you're reminding us hold true to good for goodness sake; for no irony is in truth. To be cont.?
Misra Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 12:59 AM
The biggest irony is that we are born only to die! Good poem. Enjoyed it.
Grushco Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 9:13 PM
Like the pinpointing of our contradictive life. Good job on the rhyming. Would love to see a conclusion or some kind of ending instead of the list. But overall, great observations ))
Ashe Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 9:07 PM
This title caught my eye and when I read it... The irony is dripping profusely! Astutely "ironic" piece! I will enjoy reading your body of work! Write On!
A  Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 4:18 PM
MICHAEL, Congratulations, In Giorgio's Impressing contest... Love ~ SKAT ~
Mehta Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations on a fine win with this awesome poem, michael
Andresen Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 2:49 PM
- Michael, congratulations on your fine winning poem in the contest: "February or March 2014 Poem" / / / / Sponsored by: Giorgio A. V. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Carrillo Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 6:29 PM
Michael; This is good and so true. I never knew about his grandmother. Life can be full of surprises. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
Wegman Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Thanks Lucilla!
Melugin Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 9:06 PM
Irony Abounds Is a hold your attention from beginning to end, work of art! My best, chuck
Wegman Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Thanks Chuck!
Allison Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Loved the Irony in the poem - very well written. Jan x
Wegman Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Many thanks Jan!
Tate Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Your research shows diligence.
Wegman Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Thanks James! I do try...
Johnson Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 7:12 PM
Ironic indeed. Sad too. Makes for great poetry though. Thanks for reading and commenting. Love, Joyce
Wegman Avatar
March 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Thanks Joyce!
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