The Forgettingest Man

Hear the true story of my great-great-great Grandpa,
the forgettingest man I ever saw.
When he tried to pass first grade again
he forgot to bring to school his brain.
When it was time to race in the big track meet,
wouldn't you know it - he forgot his feet.
When he married Mary, his sugar tart,
believe it or not, he forgot his heart.
So, she smacked him with a frying pan,
and down the road he ran.
You'd think he might die with a lump on his head,
but in a fortnight, it was Mary who was dead.
He forgot to bring his alibi,
so, they strung him up so high,
and he forgot to die.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Greenhough Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Your life story continues to shake me. Does he have a ghost now? I'm supposedly related to Henry the eighth (like may others) so I can't judge.
Crandall Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Haha, I have strange stories to tell! I heard that I'm related to Lucille Ball, Garrison Keeler, and Katharine Hepburn. I don't know what to make of that -lol.
Maverick Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Not too ' complified David.' A fun one That may well run.?
Crandall Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thanks Joe - complified - that's a good one, hadn't heard that before.
M  Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
David l absolutely love this fun poem! Made me smile….Debx
Crandall Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Thanks Deb - I think it was inspired by my own disbelief about the things that I seem to be able to forget. :-))
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
outstanding rhyme and comical story told. Have to fave this one...enjoy your evening, Sara
Crandall Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thanks, Sara - have a great evening!
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