Tim Ryerson Poet Light Verse

Somewhat Twisted Thoughts Concerning Precipitation

NEVER venture outdoors when it's raining cats and dogs
It rained cats and dogs during a drought and the farmers were NOT amused
It rained cats and dogs and the county WORKERS were not amused
However they were grateful because there had been recent layoffs
Due to inflation, every time it rains it rains, quarters from heaven

When Gene Kelly sang in the rain he got arrested for disturbing the peace
So Donald O’Conner had to take over and HE got arrested for public intoxication
So they asked Debbie Reynolds and she said, ‘You have GOT to be kidding... I just got my hair done’ 

Every time it rains, it rains pe…Ouch (THAT’S gonna bruise)
Just my luck…It rained pennies from heaven and I forgot to turn my freekin' umbrella upside down
Due to inflation in now rains quarters from heaven (Dude, you seen the price of UMBRELLAS lately?)

Sure wish it would rain on somebody ELSE’S parade for a change
Once it HAILED on my parade (The floats sustained irreparable damage and there were minor injuries)
Nobody’s gonna rain on MY pa…(Uh, God…You forgot to clear this with Mother again didn't you?)

Submitted for:
‘Poem: Rainy Days’ sponsored by Leonora Galinta

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Brenda Meier-Hans October 10, 2014 at 11:26 AM Congratulations on your win Tim. Your poem was a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed reading it.

Barbara Gorelick October 10, 2014 at 9:14 AM to me this was the most original poem of the bunch. I hummed along and laughed during the whole read. congrats my friend. BG

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2014 at 8:46 AM - I enjoy reading your great and well written poem, Tim ! - Congratulations on your 4rd place in the contest! - Happy weekend :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun October 10, 2014 at 8:01 AM Congratulations my dear poet friend Tim. I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful write. Thank you so much for sharing and your loving support. Hugs and cheers! Love lots, Leonora

Dr.Ram Mehta October 10, 2014 at 6:38 AM Nicely done poem on the theme, Tim, congrats on the win

Jan Allison October 10, 2014 at 4:56 AM loved this humourous write:-) many congrats on your win. hugs jan xxx

Monterey Sirak September 18, 2014 at 8:07 AM You are too funny!!! When you turn your imagination loose to play, amazing things happen.

Thvia Shetley September 13, 2014 at 3:34 PM I love the humor with which you write! I wish I was funnier!

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2014 at 10:39 PM VEry clever entry for Leonora's contest, tim. I had no idea you had posted so many poems this week and I wish I had time to see them all. Gotta get a move on. so much to do tonight!!

Juli- Michelle September 10, 2014 at 8:08 AM I was doing that little silent laugh (more like puffing out air rather than laughing) throughout your entire poem. You know a good poem when it can put a smile on your face, at least by the last line, but every line of yours brought a smile. Very funny, but very true poem :) Much enjoyed! -Juli-Michelle

Ilene Bauer September 9, 2014 at 7:22 PM ha! very clever and creative, tim! good luck in the contest...

Hija De La Luna September 9, 2014 at 4:01 PM i love your take on this one, Tim! made me ha-ha!

Carrie Richards September 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM You have the greatest sense of humor.....but would you please please send some of those cats and dogs to drought ridden northern California..., and I won't mind if my hair gets wet !!! Tim Ryerson September 9, 2014 at 10:08 AM Will do Carrie... All I need is an address but you'll have to pay postage (Can you imagine the expense?)

Maurice Yvonne September 9, 2014 at 6:25 AM what a clever take on the subject. I enjoyed it muchly and can assure you, you definitely are not all wet. may this poem reign victorious in the contest.