Spinach Is a Lonely Salad

There is this guy
They call him Popeye
He fell in love with an olive skinned lass
Only to be kicked out on his ass
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sietesantos Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 6:21 AM
Arthur, you have such a wonderful sense of humor and I love your poetry. They always cheer me up!
Vaso Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 11:04 PM
thanks Pandita!
Dietrich Avatar
June 7, 2014 at 10:50 AM
hey, did you know that you pretty much created a clerihew with this one?? The title really lured me in!!!
Vaso Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 11:05 PM
Thanks, a filet minon would sure lure me!!!
Carrillo Avatar
June 6, 2014 at 11:40 AM
I see we have jokes today. I know all about Popeye and Olive Oil. I love the humor, I don't like Spinach.. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.... Lucilla
Vaso Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Thanks Lucilla!!!!
Espinola Collins Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:20 AM
OMG...that was so good! Loved it Arthur...Especially the title. I used to love watching Popeye when I was a kid..It brought back memories...Thx! :) Ana
Vaso Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Thanks , thought this one up after reading Pauls's poem about Olive!!!
Gasun Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 8:49 AM
A very delightful poem to read my dear friend Arthur. Thanks for sharing and the smiles. love and hugs, Leonora
Vaso Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Thank you kindly, cheers!
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Very well played my friend
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Thanks Tim
Williams Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Arthur I loved watching Popeye, Bluto and Wimpy, great stuff....David
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Thanks David, cheers!
Harrell Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Ahh, and I was wanting to learn about salad! No salad for me :) Popeyes rules, lol.
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 5:25 PM
LOL I am the last person to teach anyone about salad, now , Steak and Ribs, BBQ I am your man!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 4:49 AM
hahahaha!!!!! loools.. :) the picture of olive oil, popeye and brutos came to mind .. :P lools!
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 5:24 PM
You meant the poem right? LOL
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 4:50 AM
short and hilarious.. :) tickling me.. :P
Rivenbark Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 3:41 AM
Aha, love this sassy poem. Very funny good sir :D
Vaso Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Thanks, I had fun with this!
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