Words and Phrases

What do you think of when I say the word “love” Flowers, blue skies and sunshine And so when you think of total “commitment” It's a lifetime of souls intertwined When you hear the phrase, “cool as a cucumber” Does a vegetable come to mind Or a frosty mint julep on a hot summer day When you leave all your troubles behind What d'ya think of when hearing the word “gorgeous” Long legs, nice boobs and derieres Some slender bodies with flowing blonde hair The slenderer, the more merrier How about, “he bit off more than he can chew” Certainly has sexual overtones Okay this is bringing out the bad in this fellow Thinking I may have to postpone What do you think of when I say the word “charlize” A most beautiful South African lass She's got everything a young man could ever ask for Old guys are even cooking with gas When you hear the phrase, “not playing with a full deck” “looney toons” sure comes to mind Don't like to categorize but with some guys it's obvious They're beyond being helped I find © Jack Ellison 2015
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Chakrabarty Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM
It jacked me up Jack...Regards...Rajat
Ellison Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 6:02 PM
My name is fitting? LOL Thanks Rajat
Pinet Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 12:24 PM
This poem holds a smile and releases it in the reading. Emile.
Ellison Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Thanks big time Emile, my friend! Cheers!
Eastman Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Most phrases bring me to Dragon. Hubby adds more fuel to that fire by egging me on! But I'm normal, In a Dragon sort of way. 'Commitment' means I'll be raising Dragon for 100 more years. Lucky me! When I said I wouldn't live that long. Grandpa Troll just laughed. Then,'Biting off more than I can chew' came to mind. Until I saw big Dragon eyes peaking out of his new snow suit. Then it was 'love at first sight'. Why the suit? So Dragon can play in the snow without melting it away! Of course!
Ellison Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Carol and her brood!!! xxx
Callus Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM
As enjoyable as all your writes, Jack! Like your choice of words and phrases; most of them have accompanied me since when I was a child...Charlize Theron is still young compared to me:) same age as my daughter! Have a nice day!! // paul
Ellison Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 9:28 AM
But what an absolute beauty! WOWSERS! Thanks for dropping by my friend! Cheers!
Eaton Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 7:12 AM
Enjoyed this read Jack, had not heard some of those phrases in awhile. Made me smile. Hugs Janet
Ellison Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Guess I'm dating myself eh!!! Huggsies, Jack xox
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