The Best Medicine

Creative writing is for those 
who like to make us ponder,
their meanings can be hidden,
cause our feeble minds to wonder,
esoteric pieces puzzle,
leave us with uneasy feelings,
better that we entertain
and trash the doubts and double dealings.


Humor is the best medicine,
limericks are sure to please,
especially when we're mired and stuck,
and need to set our minds at ease.
I have written words... O jeez!
just cast your eyes upon my 'Ennui,'
a twentieth century group of deadbeats,
not soulful creatures just like you and me!


So I will try from hereon out
to enrich this happy place,
indulge my failing sense of humor
fill you up with style and grace.
Are belly laughs permissible?
you bet, the more the merrier,
I will test your funny bone,
so you'd better WATCH THIS SPACE!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Osho Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 1:46 AM
nice keith
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 1:48 AM
Thanks Francis...
Aaron Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:49 AM
I remember once an MD, and comedian, saying 'medicine is the best medicine.' He may not be wrong, but your poem has done wonders, making a convincing counter proposal.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:52 AM
Thank you David! Your kind remarks are greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Keith
Beam Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:09 AM
Great wit don't quit, enjoyed thanks for sharing.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:23 AM
Thanks John! much appreciated. Best wishes, Keith
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