My Brick and Piece of Lumber

Mighty proud was I
with me lumber in one hand
my brick me carried in the other
I placed the brick in the barn yard
tall side for gained height
balanced the lumber board on top 
I am silent and of Scottish temperament

You see folks
my feathered pet cock
was cock a doodle do-ing all day long
yapping and yelling
ranting and raving
the other farm animals had all had enough
action demanded

I place the ol koileach
at the end of one side of the board
all while smiling at the brainless duine beag
immediately I jumped on the other end
sending that whiny ol cock mid air
into the sea
he drowned 

Ah what a wonderful day ladies
I shall meander onwards
among the heather and moor
my brick magically transformed
to fine woody scotch
oh what tales I shall tell
if tomorrow ever comes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Callus Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 10:57 PM
Humorous on the outside and yet with serious intentions lining the inside! ~ Belated Congratulations on p.o.t.d. ~ Regards // paul
Michael Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 7:46 AM
Someone needs to write the return of whiny ol cock. Congratulations on POTD
Horsman Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 8:46 PM
Oh so clever, Arthur, See it got POTD, and deservingly so...Brilliant read love it.
Proxenos Avatar
July 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Hi Arthur many a clever and humorous tone in this poem. Congratulations - the honor bestowed on you for POTD truly deserved. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD Arthur. Blessings
La France Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 5:03 AM
Frank, wonderful writing, and I love the message in your poem, and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ friendship and harmony _Constance
Skelly Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 1:43 AM
Loved this humourous write, what can I say except...coileach doodle do...Delice
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 6:33 PM
An entertaining write, Arthur! Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 12:23 PM
... :))) ... looking forward to tomorrow's ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Arthur - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hankins Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 8:49 AM
A marvelous POTD, Arthur. I enjoyed it. Your sense of humor shines through! Now, let's get to that "woody scotch!"
Lawless Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 8:45 AM
...the older we get the better we were...that last stanza is fantastic.....
Goldsmith Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Congratulations on your poem of the day win. A fun/wonderful story/write. Thanks for the laugh. Enjoy your win with blessings..........
La France Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 7:29 AM
Arthur, congratulations on POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Edmonds  Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Love the poem/story Arthur, a flight of fantasy it surely is. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
Balasubramanian Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 4:11 AM
Congratulations on Potd. Enjoy the honour
Daniel Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 3:06 AM
Ha ha, wonderful tale, Arthur:)
Allison Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 2:25 AM
Many congrats on POTD for a wonderful scottish yarn Arthur, reminds me a bit of braveheart mixed with monty python lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 12:49 AM
Lol peace at last, congrats Arthur on POTD. Tom
Lariviere Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 12:03 AM
Love the humor
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