John Watt Poet Monoku

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Monoku Monday - Final Edition

"Final Edition"     Posted 12 Sep 2021

With deep gratitude to all of who visited and commented over these 12 months of Monoku Mondays, I am hereby retiring this series. Keep laughing and bringing a smile to one another, we all need a lighthearted break from the serious side of life once in a while... especially on Mondays! ~ John

Just Say'n	
    a clear conscience:     usually the result of a bad memory

Speaking of Memory…
    i've got great memory      if i could only remember to use it

Well If You Put It That Way
    the grass is greener on the other side      at least you don't have to mow it

Balance Is as Balance Does	
    a teen's idea of a balanced diet      a burger in each hand

Speaking of Teens…
    there's nothing wrong with teens      that a little reasoning won't aggravate

How Sad
    her birthday is april 1st      unfortunately, no one believes her

Politics In a Nutshell
    never forget the golden rule      whoever has the gold makes the rules

Why I Did Poorly in English Class
    I was always fated to mispell werds   it was just my density


"Bits and Pieces VII"     Posted 5 Sep 2021

I Wish I'd Said That 
    there is only one thing worse than being wealthy       not being wealthy

Isn't It Ironic?	 
     i express my non-conformity      with mass-produced bumper stickers

I Know, Right?	 
     all those who are opposed to speeding violations      raise your right foot

Clueless Clem - International Dating Dunce	 
     "like watching tennis, Cheri?"   "oui!"   "just a wee bit? okay, baseball then"

Little Red Writing 'Hood	 
     i live in a red house on a writer's block      but no one is writing

Quote of the Week 	
     i went to a fight last Saturday night      and a hockey game broke out ~ 

[humor attribution - #5 by Edmo Snord, #6 by Rodney Dangerfield, all others found online, sources unknown]

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Gershon Wolf October 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM 'Whoever has the gold makes the rules.' I believe that every language has this one as well. I know that in Hebrew it's 'If you've got the $100 bill, you get your way.' (Very loosely translated, but accurate, nevertheless). At any rate, congrats on a whole year of Monoku Mondays. You must be plumb tuckered out. If it was a resolution, then all the more credit goes to you for keeping it. If not -- make it retroactively! Cheers, Gershon

Laura Leiser September 29, 2021 at 8:07 AM The Monoku’s have been very entertaining, John! I will have to go back through them to read them all. Thanks for the laughs, especially in these troubling times. :) John Watt September 30, 2021 at 2:09 PM I'm glad you enjoyed these Laura, it was kind of my mission for a while to bring a smile every Monday. Thanks for the kind words.

Brian Strand September 29, 2021 at 6:43 AM Just the series..hopefully John John Watt September 30, 2021 at 2:09 PM Brian, the inkwell has been dry most of this year, but I'm not giving up just yet. Thank you for the kind comment.

Paghunda Zahid September 25, 2021 at 10:55 AM Haha I love these Monoku of yours Watt... Well penned

Judy Ball September 14, 2021 at 2:10 PM Love this John. Too funny. God Bless, JB

Gary Radice September 14, 2021 at 1:56 AM There is definitely a book here. Loved the series John! Cheers - Gary

Anitha Jayasankar September 13, 2021 at 8:10 PM Enjoyed reading your monoku Monday John... Thanks for the humour... Loved each of these... Luckily, my son's birthday is on April 2nd...lol...Have a blessed day... ~ Ani John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:11 PM Hi Ani, thanks for reading and leaving your lovely comment. My daughter's birthday is April 1st... we've had lots of laughs over the years about it, but she embraces it wholeheartedly. Take care ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos September 13, 2021 at 1:05 PM Ha,ha ha - A clear conscience is due to a loss of or bad memory - liked that a lot, now that I have started reading them, how can you not write them any more - oh well will go into your old ones! HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER. John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:12 PM Thanks for dropping by, my friend. Your words always bring a lift to my spirit. I'm glad you enjoyed these little tidbits of fun. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Alexis Y. September 13, 2021 at 7:00 AM Hi John, I have enjoyed your Monoku Monday’s. They have brought laughter to me more than you know. Your final addition was no exception. I enjoyed them all especially “How Sad.” Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:13 PM Alexis, you've been such a faithful follower and I'm happy I've been able to bring a smile to your face all these Mondays. Your kindness knows no bounds. Take care, my friend ~ John

Joanna Daniel September 13, 2021 at 2:23 AM Lovely, enjoyed the last one and the balance one:) awesome effort, John:) thank you for all the laughs you provided on hectic Mondays:) John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:15 PM Thank you Jo for your ongoing poetry friendship, your comments always bring a smile. God bless ~ John

Silent One September 13, 2021 at 1:54 AM You make some valid points here John, a really good collection of Monoku.... I agree with all of them and like the irony and sarcasm in them... John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:15 PM Thanks for dropping by Silent, I'm glad to see you writing again. I hope you've been well. I sent you a Soupmail ~ John

Tom Cunningham September 13, 2021 at 12:27 AM Have looked forward to your gems every Monday John and as the saying goes all good things come to an end. It looks like you've kept the best till last, thanks for bringing smiles to our faces for the last year. I hope you are keeping well. Tom John Watt September 13, 2021 at 10:17 PM Thank you for enjoying this ride with me, Tom. I believe you have made the journey to my page every Monday for the last year... I think that deserves some kind of prize, lol. Glad I could bring a smile, even as you have done for us at Soup hundreds of times. Blessings to you ~ John