Sucks

If we say something really sucks,
The meaning’s very clear,
For that expression, once improper,
Now’s a common smear.

But saying something sucks can be,
And I’ve not been imbibing,
A compliment – if it’s a vacuum
That one is describing.

So next time you hear someone say,
“Oh man, that really sucks!”
Make sure a Hoover’s not around
Before releasing clucks.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM
hahaha, you are a gem, Ilene. Love this one. and thanks again for pointing out those silly typos to me
That Archaic Poet Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 12:02 PM
You have SoupMail and perhaps you should check out my poem "If You Can't Stand the Heat" ;)
Anglesey Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Very clever content and title! . So then saying this poem sucks would be a compliment :)
That Archaic Poet Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Tread lightly, Karen; sensitivity abounds! Gold Stars and "WELL DONE! scratch 'n' sniff" stickers are all that's allowed! Do you suppose they serve "humble pie" here, in addition to our Soup? lol Karen, how I adore thee; let me count the ways! ;)
Manassian Avatar
September 16, 2013 at 4:21 AM
Oh dear....You are funny! ;) Extremely funny! Sweet lady, you! Hugs!
Johnson Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM
My kind of poetry, Ilene. Very clever. Thank you for your comments on my posting. You re too kind. Love, Joyce
Johnson Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 3:23 PM
It sucks, it blows, it's all mixed up. Sometimes it don't make sense. But usually it's not construed to being on the fence. :)
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Wonderful ilene. Love it. Reminds me of the old Electolux add. "Nothing sucks like Electroux"
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