Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Shotgun Wedding

At a wedding in Kansas, right next to the cake
Was a smaller one meant for the groom.
Very often such cakes sport his favorite teams
Or some hobby of his, we’d assume.

Well in this case, the topping was quite a surprise
For it boasted a real-looking gun
Sitting right on the frosting, as if to announce,
“This is my special way to have fun!”

I was not at this wedding; just looked at the pic
So I’m not sure if it was in jest
But no matter, just seeing that pistol-topped cake,
I’m relieved that I wasn’t a guest!

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Funom Makama July 22, 2017 at 12:50 PM well crafted into an eye-romancing beauty... Your lines and words are just lovely... Its nice visiting one of your pages again..nss

Lim'Rik Flats July 20, 2017 at 8:33 AM Out here in the wild west I have to remind myself that I must assume every person I see is armed. Concealed carry (with permit) is legal (and very popular) —even on the University Campus(!), open carry and concealed carry (without permit) is legal outside the city limits. Sure makes me feel "safe?" Fun Po Ilene, and, as usual, you dissect our human foibles with precision. Cheerduckins! ~ j

Daniel Turner July 20, 2017 at 6:59 AM Sounds like that marriage might be a little on the rocky side. I just hope they don't move in next door. I wouldn't have went had I been invited:) See you tomorrow, Mrs Ilene:)