Starts With O and Ends With N

The other day I read a Facebook post,
where they asked this silly question again.
Find a word that starts with the letter O,
but that word must end with the letter N.

Of course, I know it’s just my opinion,
and taken from my own observation.
That it would not take much of an optician,
to see this as open ostentation.

Now I feel I have an obligation,
to sit on the octagon ottoman,
Where I often eat an Oregon onion,
while petting my baby orangutan.

His name is Owen Odin Orion,
his occupation is just an oarsman,
But he has joined an organization,
to help an orphan find his origin.

He had a small organ operation,
with an option to open an obstruction.
They had to keep him on some oxygen,
while they blasted it to oblivion.

I wonder if I have an obsession,
for words that start with O and end in N.
My opposition says it’s an omen,
I say it’s an overreaction again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Sands Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 9:03 AM
Great poem Jerry. Creative and fun. I enjoyed :)
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 4:06 PM
I thank you from the tippy top of my hat to the pointy toes on my shoes. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
'Oceans' of opportunity for fun here - and you have hit the target so many times, Jerry. Really enjoyed! Thanks, Oren
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM
I have to admit, it was fun to write. I try not to get too involved with all the negativity on Facebook. Most of the time...well maybe sometimes...oh heck, I admit it, I'm always following some rabbit hole.
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September 12, 2023 at 7:05 PM
If I could I would give you a standing ovation, I can’t so I’ll send you a wave o’er the ocean. Very creative Jerry, well done… Belle
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Thank you for dropping by and for such a wonderful comment. Ovation and ocean...nice. Have a great day Belle.
Fisher Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 4:37 PM
This is a laugh out loud and so well written poem. It's on, on, on the button. Loved your overreaction to the question!
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Thanks, David. I think the way the post read on Facebook was, "I bet you can't give a word that starts with O and ends with N. I took it as a personal challenge.
Rolland Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 3:49 PM
this is playful and amusing, enjoyed your poem, not an easy on to write I guess, thanks poet
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Thanks, Yann. I kind of got caught up in the Facebook thing.
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