Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Why the Porcupine Cannot Dine With the Queen

Pity the poor porcupine
  on what kind of chair can it dine

It cannot sit on its rear end
  for its quills will not bend

And if it stands on its head
  it will surely be dead

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Rico Leffanta June 17, 2021 at 11:44 AM Don't scriptures tell you concubines originated to relieve all those little pricks? Gershon Wolf June 17, 2021 at 7:49 PM Gosh, how could I forgot such an important Scriptural principle, Rico?! Thanks for reminding of it. I just needed a little pricking, that's all. That's how one gets to be 'holy,' you know. lol. ~ gw

Caren Krutsinger June 17, 2021 at 3:07 AM Loved the last line! Loved the concept. Loved the title! A fave. Gershon Wolf June 17, 2021 at 7:48 PM Aw, thanks for the fave, Caren. Always Appreciated. :) gw

L Milton Hankins June 16, 2021 at 8:12 PM LOL. I agree with David, gw, the best title of the day! I had to read it twice, thinking it was allegory or metaphor or something like that. Still not sure. Good writing, though! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2021 at 7:48 PM Alligator, Milt -- not allegory! lol. Thanks, gw

David Mchattie June 16, 2021 at 4:24 PM Best poem title of the day. Had to read it. Well penned. Stay frosty my friend. Gershon Wolf June 16, 2021 at 5:32 PM I really appreciate your letting me know about the crazy title. I've been meaning to do more of these, and thanks to your encouragement, David, now I shall. ~ Gershon, the Cockemaynie Crazy Self-styled Cuckoo

Robertina B. June 16, 2021 at 4:08 PM Gershon I really enjoyed your couplet.. Bravo!! Your talent continues to shine, my friend. Blessings! Gershon Wolf June 16, 2021 at 5:32 PM O, thank you so much for letting me know you like this one. Much appreciated, Robertina. Blessings and Bounty, gw