The Lonesome Ballad of H2O

The Ballad of H2O (International Version)

He reached his boiling point at one hundred degrees.
When he dropped to zero, he would freeze.
Everything he did, he did just like he oughter,
(in Centigrade) - that's water!

The Ballad of H2O (US Version)

Arriving at two-twelve Fahrenheit, 
his roiling bubbles gave steaming flight,
but descending South to thirty-two, 
he froze in his tracks.  What could he do?
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Rodgers Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Hello David, Well, I'm still chuckling! You managed to turn something as basic as water's phase changes into this wonderfully absurd little character study. There's something so endearing about personifying H2O as this earnest fellow who's just trying to do right by the laws of physics. LOL! Congrats on POTD. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Hi Daniel, I like your description. It makes me think about it more...I could have one that goes further into a guy who struggles to conform to physical laws.
Scott Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
What a refreshing Poem of the Day! No pun intended. Water is the muse that brews. The inspiration of perspiration. The life-force of your water-course. The presence you may clap or hate but destined to evaporate. The molecule of hot to cool.. I could do this all day. Congratulations. Blessings S:) x
Scott Avatar
August 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I think we have discovered something here.. a collaboration perhaps.. Sam :)
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Haha, thanks Scott, my favorite is "the presence you might clap or hate but is destined to evaporate"... hmm, the stuff that's wet and you cannot smell, on the bottom of a wishing well...the stuff that when it turns into rain, makes L.A. motorists drive insane...I gotta keep working on it.
Anaya Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Add a lime and he becomes electrolytes the best companion. Congratulations on a most scientific creative write! Enjoy your day!__I Am Anaya
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wow, Anaya, I think your science is better than mine! But I can still do math pretty well. Thanks and glad you liked it - Have a great weekend!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Oh David, David, David, we understood the first one…lol! Love the International version. Congrats on POTD!
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
haha, thanks Kim!
Nicole Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
' what could he do, ' now that ' he froze in his tracks at thirty-two ? ' He'll create snow. Maybe, maybe not. :) Your thoughts bring a smile, David. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hi Brandy, glad you enjoyed, and, hmm, you are making me think about this, 32 sounds like he's going South to the 32nd parallel - wouldn't that make him heat up? I might need to rethink this poem - lol. Have a great weekend!
Baker Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Congratulations on your POTD and your memory of boiling point, David! Enjoyed reading your poetry today. Fun read, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thanks Bill. At least I remembered something in science!
Wolf Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Love the way you wrote this for two audiences. Bravo, David, and Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Haha, thanks Gershon! I'm glad you appreciate my efforts in converting the Centigrade poem to U.S. units!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun "The Lonesome Ballad of H2O" write. "Smiles" Have a blessed/fun day with your win...........
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thanks Paula!
Fowler Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Your usual wit flows through this one dear friend Dave. :)
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
thanks - I appreciate that elle!
Bartley Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Fun H2O poem. Congrats on your POTD. I hope this will entice people to read more of your poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thanks Benjamin - I appreciate that!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Adorable wit. Fabulous poem, congratulations on POTD! xomo
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks Maureen - I like your PoetrySoup name!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
returning to congratulate you on your POTD designation for this humor and clever poem.
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thanks again Sara!
Winter Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Dear David, congratulations on POTD, enjoy your special day :) Anne
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hi Anne - thanks!
Kitchin Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
David, congratulations on POTD with your fun poem.
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thanks, Tania!
Williams Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Congratulations on your POTD David, made me smile...Hugs
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thanks Maria - glad you got a smile!
Andresen Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
- Smile :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy, David :) - hugs
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise :-) the Centigrade version is for you - lol!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
now this is just plain ol' creative. Chuckling :-)
Crandall Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks, Sara!
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