L Milton Hankins Poet Light Verse

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[Over my lifetime, I have written many, many parodies of Joyce Kilmer's "Trees." I present this one for your pure enjoyment with utmost sincere apologies to Joyce Kilmer. Incidentally, many critics consider Kilmer's poem one of the worst poems ever written. Mine is worse, yet!]

With Apology To Joyce Kilmer

(a parody of "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer)

I doubt that we shall ever see
A more handsome pair than you and me
Me, whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against your ample, perky breast
You look at me with sparkling eyes
And utter those sweet whispering sighs;
The tiara I gave you, you proudly wear
Above the bangs upon your hair;
In your bosom my head has lain
I’ve chased you through the pouring rain.
My mother and father alone made me
But, God alone made you, I see.

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Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 1:21 PM Hilarious parody Hank! I am still laughing.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 22, 2021 at 12:46 PM Hello Milton, I just read this poem. I read this poem several times and I do not find anything wrong with this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 23, 2021 at 3:29 PM Hello Milton oh a Kilmer' tree a parody and parodies ! Oh how noce. Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 22, 2021 at 7:34 PM Well, I'm glad, Darlene. It is a parody, and parodies are supposed to be fun. It was Kilmer's "Trees" that was often considered a poor write.

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 21, 2021 at 9:12 PM Your parody makes enjoyable reading, Milton. Well crafted and hilarious, with expert rhyming. Blessings, Evelyn :D L Milton Hankins May 21, 2021 at 9:44 PM Thanks, Evelyn, just having a little fun. Glad you enjoyed it.