Spun Fun

SPUN FUN 

I wonder about nonsense and things that are askew,
Like, if you strangled a Smurff would it's face turn Blue?
And is Rudolf's nose really as bright red as they say?
I mean, would you recognise him if you saw him in May?
 
Sentences we use are strange and wonderful to decide,
Why do we say stairs are indoors and steps are outside?
We're always looking for something that’s left us bereft
If you lost your left arm would your right arm be left?
 
I watch sports on TV the player's struggling in a ruck,
I mean, I get enough exercise just pushing my luck!
Why don't cemeteries explain the prices they're giving?
They just moan and blame it all on the cost of living!
 
Science and its wonders and the knowledge they spark.
If they are so cleaver, answer me, "what’s the speed of dark"?
But my brain starts to throb and the questions grow dim.
And the fool inside me says, good night to me and him.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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James Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 11:48 PM
I enjoyed this read!
De Burca Avatar
September 6, 2016 at 12:33 AM
Hi thank you for taking the time to read and leave a kind comment. Apologies for the late reply.
A   Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 9:35 PM
Seosamh, wow! I can't believe I forgot to thank you for the nice and silly poem you entered in my contest. A late late late CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you for the smirks and smiles your poem gave me while reading it. Hope you can forgive me, it is not like me to stoop low and diss all who support me or my contest. Even if I get no response, everyone still matters, and I try my best... Love love LINDA...
De Burca Avatar
May 31, 2013 at 6:59 AM
You have no reason to apologise Linda, thank you for the opportunity to enter your competitions, I greatly appreciate it.
Oyewole Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Funny and cute! Congrats on your win. Brilliant Q. AO
De Burca Avatar
May 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Hi and thank you for reading and commenting on my poem.
Gasun Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Big heartfelt congrats on your fabulous win my dear friend! This is really great and funny! Thanks for sharing and the smiles! love/hugs, Leonora
De Burca Avatar
May 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Hi thank you for reading and kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Questions that make you think, very insightful....I enjoyed very much reading this delightful write! Hugs
De Burca Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 12:52 AM
Hi Cecilia, thank you for reading and commenting on my poem.
Loving Iii Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Nice style .
De Burca Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Thanks for reading and comment.
A   Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Seosamh, ha I enjoyed this and was very entertaining. Take care..Linda
De Burca Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 9:03 AM
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for stopping to read and comment.
Trifiatis Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Giassou, my friend! I have so much enjoyed your wisdom disguised in simple satire. A marvelous criticism of all you mention here! Though-provoking writing! Thank you for visiting!
De Burca Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, I enjoy reading your poems. Thanks for reading mine and leaving a positive comment.
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