Pot Luck

The shade of a monkeypot tree
Is as cool as the shade can be
But monkeypod pox
Can chill city blocks
So please keep your distance from me!  


n.b.  FIVE cases of monkeypod pox
reported in Honolulu, where 
monkeypots are called monkeypods 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

George Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Monkeys are believed to be carriers of certain diseases. A monkey bite can sometimes be lethal as dog bite. Great warning, Rico.
Leffanta Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:06 AM
Animals have so many diseases for which we have no cure it is a wonder people take animals inside their home! Aloha!
Logan Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 3:46 PM
Too many pestilences around already. Fun limerick, Rico.
Leffanta Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Religion results in too many people finding comfort with animals. Aloha!
Bauer Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 1:27 PM
Another perfect limerick from you, Rico! I was actually bitten by a monkey when I was about 5 years old (still have a little scar) which had gotten out of its cage at a little zoo my grandparents had taken me to. Glad we didn’t know about monkeypox then - we just worried about rabies!
Leffanta Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Monkeys are notorious for pooping in their hand and then tossing it at a target, so best avoided at all times! Aloha!
Rose  Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 1:01 PM
Get I won't be monkeying around with you then, will keep my cooties to myself, lol, have a great day Rico
Leffanta Avatar
June 17, 2022 at 11:02 AM
Aye, this is no time to be monkeying around! Aloha!
Kyser Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 11:32 AM
The pox jumped interspecial lines, And everyone’s losing their minds. But just stick to browsing, Not bath house carousing, And all will be perfectly fine.
Leffanta Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Well said! Aloha!
Cunningham Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 10:56 AM
If you develop a fetish for bananas see a doctor straight away.lol Tom
Leffanta Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Aye, no more monkey business! Aloha!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace