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Nonsense Is Nonsense

Nonsense is nonsense When was the last time you fell off the ceiling Drank from a glass that was more or less dry Stood in a crowd when you should have been kneeling Jumped from the roof before learning to fly Ran in a circle with never an ending Sat in a chair where the arms were too tall Straightened an accent of far eastern trending Dialed a phone without someone to call Climbed up a hill that was flat as a table Sang in the key of an unopened lock Found that your nightmare was only a fable Started to roll but forgot how to rock Clung to a thought that you can’t recall thinking Tied your left shoe when it didn’t feel right Washed a new sweater and found you were shrinking Set your alarm for a different night Wrote out a poem that everyone hated Hid in a corner where spiders would play Answered a question your heart had negated Rented a room but had no place to stay These are just words of a mind without sleeping Some are confusing and some they are not Please do not ask why this poem I’m keeping There is no reason or I just forgot Sometimes this happens and words begin flowing Making no sense but who cares at this time Merely for practice but not really knowing Just a collection of words that may rhyme I’m better known as a romantic poet So now I’ll add a few lines that are true Even though verses above do not show it Nonsense is nonsense, but I do love you

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Patricia Leduc

Date: 3/24/2018 7:15:00 PM

So much fun reading this! Nonsense some times makes sense. Words flowing is a great gift. :))

Chris Green
Date: 3/24/2018 7:43:00 PM

Thanks so much Patricia. I write a lot of nonsense. Happy you enjoyed it.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/8/2017 12:52:00 PM

Hello Chris,you have written a beautiful poem. It has made me smile, and giggle as well. I have already read this poem 3 times. have a nice day my friend. peace and love to you always.

John Lawless

Date: 7/15/2017 9:44:00 AM

Alas, Chris, the conundrum is explained in the final couplet.....all these things happen when we are in L O V E.....really enjoyed this diversion from usual

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:54:00 AM

Thanks so much John, I am happy you liked my bit of nonsense.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 7/14/2017 1:12:00 PM

Not your usual romantic write but this is fabulously funny Chris, love it.

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 1:29:00 PM

Thank you Elizabeth so very much. I am happy you had a good time reading this bit of nonsense. :)

Lenna Walker

Date: 7/14/2017 11:04:00 AM

So much fun, I was imagining being drunk when I read that first verse. I can totally relate to these lines especially "Sometimes this happens and words begin flowing, Making no sense but who cares at this time". I have found that many that start this way, end up forming a pretty good write, as it did here. I enjoyed reading this Chris :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 11:20:00 AM

Thanks so much Lenna. Yep, the pen was drunk I think, I couldn't control that stupid thing at all. :) I am happy you had fun with this one

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/13/2017 6:06:00 PM

I enjoyed the many ideas in this poem and its delightful rhythm. It sounds as if you had fun with it :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 8:13:00 AM

I did have fun Agnes and I had fun reading your comment. Thank you so much my friend.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/13/2017 6:05:00 PM

Sounds to me like you might have a little bottle of scotch hidden in your desk:) But that's probably nonsense.

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 8:13:00 AM

Actually it is Vodka (Tito's) and that is no nonsense. :) Thanks so much my friend.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/13/2017 4:56:00 PM

i'm crazy about this poem, chris! absolutely delightful!

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 5:29:00 PM

Thank you Ilene for your kind comment. I am so happy you liked this collection of nonsense.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/13/2017 4:25:00 PM

You write great romantic poems but I love to see your fun side and this poem is a great example of that Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 4:43:00 PM

Thanks so very much Jan. I am happy you liked my bit of nonsense. :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/13/2017 4:23:00 PM

Sounds like some of your meds expiration dates may need to be checked. Funny stuff Chris, we love you too...

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 4:42:00 PM

Damn, I knew there was something else I needed to do. Thanks so very much my friend.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2017 4:02:00 PM

Interesting write, Chris enjoyed reading .

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 4:42:00 PM

Thanks so very much Eve. Just having some fun.

Darren White

Date: 7/13/2017 3:54:00 PM

I sort of dig romantic poets that can write nonsense poems in such a brilliant way :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 4:41:00 PM

I sort of dig commenters who leave great comments. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/13/2017 2:41:00 PM

Thank you for the laugh Chris. ! Creative once again too. Love the sweet ending :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/13/2017 4:41:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, happy you got a chuckle out of this one.