Notes About The Poem

Skinflint: A miser to an annoying degree.

Skinflint

Shares everything of his, lower than the normal dose
Kindred and all relatives in the house, share one hose
Incredibly stingy that on both his hands, weed grows
No seat around, he shares the flower pot with the rose
For his son’s laboured breathing, he offers his own nose
Life roars in long poetry, he sees it in a short prose
In all his displayed portraits, none has his complete pose
Nearly a millionaire but his family borrows
Tortured soul, clinging unto self with hands, always close.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Funom, I enjoyed reading this well descriptive and well written poem that arouses strong emotions because of its beauty.
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Thank you so much Eve Roper, my wonderful friend.. Its been a while.
Kiser Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 6:20 PM
Well penned, you've got the "Skinflint" down perfectly.
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:16 AM
yeeeaaah! I wonderful friend. It has been a while. Thank you for your comment
Breidenthal Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Fantastic poem! I enjoyed reading this this afternoon. Thanks for sharing and for your awesome comment on my poem.. -JWE
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Thank you so much J.W Earnings.. I really appreciate it
La France Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Funom, a pondering write, well done, that skinflint miser needs a change of attitude ~
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Yeah, he does.. Thank you so much dear Heart
Parveen Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 5:31 AM
Very well written Funom, very descriptive,sad really, must be the caring side then, don't you think... good write:)
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM
I think so too but it may never show up. Thank you for your comment Tahira
Krutsinger Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Beautiful write. My muse Trixie and I are both amused, and amazed, and she is clapping loudly in my ear over it. Stop Trixie! I mean it!
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM
hahaha... Thank you and thank you, Trixie too.
Wolf Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Maybe I wasn't 'supposed to,' but I had a good chuckle over a couple of these lines, Funom. There was a notorious skinflint in my family once, so I can sure relate... ~ Gershon
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM
Thank you Gershon for assimilating the jokes.. I am happy you enjoyed it
Rose  Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 7:40 PM
I have enjoyed your poetry this evening dear poet. Please leave a few comments come Sunday to your fellow soupers. Hopefully we can generate good feelings and new friendships together through gratitude & awareness .
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Thank you so much Pixie Dust
Blown Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 1:03 PM
nice write...sounds a bit like a christmas scrooge
Makama Avatar
December 7, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Yeah, thank you so much Sand Blown
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