Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

Say Cheese

Say Cheese

By Elton Camp

It puts me under an irritating little trial
When a photographer demands I smile

If it doesn’t work for him to ask, “Please,”
Next to come is the expression, “Say cheese”

Then, “Say whiskey” may be the next attempt
From smiling at that one, I also am exempt

I am not even a bit inclined to smile today
And you’re not going to get me to—no way

Actually, I think that most folks are repelled
By a smile that obviously has been compelled

Photographer, there’s no need to stay around
All you are going to get from me is a frown

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Robert Pettit January 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM In South Korea, they say "kim chee". That is pickled cabbage with a ton of hot red pepper. They bury it underground for a few months to let it age. Good write with some good rhyming Elton. Elton Camp January 25, 2012 at 10:55 PM Very interesting comment. Thanks for sharing about "kim chee." Elton

Anne-Lise Andresen January 25, 2012 at 10:35 AM SMILE......ELTON......SMILE!!!!lol - oxox love Anne-Lise Elton Camp January 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM I have the general demeanor of a stuffy old man. It is a bit strange that I've become a bit known as a humor writer. When I was working, my lectures were also accompanied by humor that those who knew me otherwise would not have expected. I'm not sure which is the "real" me. Elton

Susan Simpkins January 25, 2012 at 10:09 AM like this is great Elton Camp January 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM HeySusan, Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. Elton