Jerry Brotherton Poet Rhyme

It May Not Be True

Everybody keeps asking me, “Hey Jerry.”
Are all the things you write about really true.
‘Cause they find it pretty hard to believe, 
I’ve done all of the things I say I do.

If I really did all I said I have
then by my calculations it appears
That it would cost about ten million bucks
and I would have to live two hundred years

I will say there are some things I’ve written
that are based upon some facts that are true
As to which ones are real and which ones not
I will leave that decision up to you

I can say life has all manner of things
happy and sad - good and bad - false and true
The best thing about anything I write
Is when I’m allowed to share them with you

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David Fisher February 23, 2024 at 4:40 PM Good one, Jerry. One thing we know for sure about you is you have the fertile mind that keeps us entertained. Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2024 at 6:47 PM Thanks David. I appreciate the comment.

Joe Maverick February 23, 2024 at 11:04 AM I reckon its a good'un all write.' Great to read You Jerry.! Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2024 at 6:48 PM Thanks Joe.

Gershon Wolf February 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM Red Skelton used to say, "Keep 'em guessing." ~ A. G. Reed Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM Problem is, sometimes even I'm not sure if it is real or imagined.

Karen Jones February 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM Definitely understand what you’re saying. Delightful poem about the freedom of expression. Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM Thanks Karen.

Karen Jones February 21, 2024 at 5:46 PM Definitely understand what you’re saying. Delightful poem about the freedom of expression.

Bill Baker February 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM I'm good with that, my friend. A story is a story, it doesn't have to be my experience personally. I get a lot of enjoyment out of some of the things my kids and family have experienced that I couldn't afford. :-) Thanks for sharing your stories with us through your poetry, Jerry. Have a great week! Bill Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM The nice thing about it is I can just put it out there. If someone likes it, great. If not...