Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Who Knew

Years ago, when men wore hats
And women heels instead of flats,
Who knew unsaturated fats
Were somehow kind of healthy?  

When TV’s were in black and white
And folks dressed up before a flight,
Who knew that every deep-fried bite
Would need us to be stealthy?

When ice cream cones cost 15 cents
And pronouns didn’t cause offense,
Who knew with rules some could dispense 
And wind up smug and wealthy?

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Robert Johnson February 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM Indeed, who knew. Fun clever write ilene.

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris February 18, 2023 at 12:46 PM Wonderful poem... Keep doing well.

Terry Flood February 14, 2023 at 3:56 PM Love this, Ilene. Some of those politicians and businessmen should check out your last two lines… they’d realise they’ve been sussed! Terry

Janice Canerdy February 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM A mastepiece, Ilene. I especially love the "pronouns" line! Janice

Joanna Daniel February 11, 2023 at 12:04 AM Very lovely and thought provoking, Ilene:)

Deb M February 10, 2023 at 11:58 PM Who knew...love it from start to finish Ilene...a catchy little number!! Hehe which rhymes and flows beautifully....Debx

Maurice Rigoler February 10, 2023 at 8:04 PM Yes indeed! Lovr the rhyme scheme in this delightful poem. / Maurice

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2023 at 6:04 PM Indeed, very wise words here, Ilene. Love this.

Gershon Wolf February 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM I like the BITE in this one, Ilene! ~ Wearer of the (black) hat. lol. Good Shabbos!

Jim Slaughter February 10, 2023 at 2:19 PM Well, Ilene, I was never a "hat" person, but I do sometimes prefer black and white TV over the modern profferings. I love this piece, and agree with Wendy's comments.

Speaks Volumes February 10, 2023 at 1:48 PM Beautifully constructed Ilene, and so very true. I liked wearing heels and dressing up... now that all that fried food has told its toll, I hate dressing up and wearing heels ! Loved your poem, very clever, and right on the point.