David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

On second thoughts

When instinct becomes 
an educated guess
And improvisation 
demands quick redress
Like thinking on one’s feet
if too drunk to stand
Be found all at sea
throwing up on dry land

Twisted situations 
we find ourselves in
When bundles of joy
reek original sin
Smack on the butt
for showing a bit of cheek
Do everything perfect
be labelled a freak

Gestures, signals, 
often appear to confuse
High five, fist bump 
a sweaty handshake defused
One or two fingers: 
the bird a sign of peace
Kneel with respect 
submissive purr on a leash

Diversions, promises,
never black and white
Passive aggression
silent treatment for slight 
Jack in the box, ripper 
jumps out with a knife
Break a leg, for the 
performance of his life

Police warning: never 
mess around with guns
Gut reaction sparks a 
stampede, or the runs
Playing it very cool, 
whilst feeling much heat
Praying devoutly, 
burnt at stake for deceit

Sticking out one’s tongue 
in contempt, no a kiss!
Sigh of relief 
they were just taking the piss
Such is living, such is death 
come friend or foe
On second thoughts 
syllabic verse, or sh!tshow

By David Kavanagh 
hms

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Jerry T Curtis September 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM Hey David I took Lin's suggestion and made your poem a Rap songs. I will post it with your permission so if you like it you can down load it off my page, let me know. David Kavanagh September 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM Thanks Jerry I look forward to listening with or without the attitude, lol! Jerry T Curtis September 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM in about three hours from now. Got to get Home first Hope You like it, I held back on the attitude Jerry T Curtis September 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM Don't worry about a refrain it is still cool. I will post it David Kavanagh September 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM Of course Jerry go ahead, shame I didn’t have a refrain in mind at time of posting, I really appreciate the gesture, thanks so much, cheers David

Lin Lane September 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM Double read and I'm ready to rap with ya! Lots of truths, some depending on attitude and the way words are conceived when trying not to be rude. One finger or two, don't misjudge the sign. Cuz if you misconstrue, the fault is yours, not mine. I'd love Jerry to make a rap song out of this, David. Love, love it! Jerry T Curtis September 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM I took your suggestion Lin, it does sound pretty cool. David Kavanagh September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM Heya Lin! on second thoughts this one does have that kinda rap element going on, I was tightroping along at the threshold of truth and fantasy with a mean attitude, those one or two fingered signs stopped me crossing the line, (well maybe not) but the poem was rolling well so the show had to go on, thanks so much for stopping by with uplifting comments, cheers David!