Jokester Jester balances himself on the tip of a ball.
Some of the maids in waiting whispered he would indeed fall.
He was super confident, because he had mastered this trick.
It was one of his specialties, his name was Balancing Nick.
The king was not impressed, he rolled his hazel eyes instead.
Then he said in a most severe voice “Off with his head!”
The maids in waiting were astounded. They stopped tittering now.
“I am kidding!” The king told them with annoyance. “Don’t have a cow!”
Categories:
balances, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Quatrain
A system of checks and balances
Is the fulcrum of democracy
Governments write many checks
But their budgets never balance
~ So how about plutocracy
Categories:
balances, money, satire,
Form: Rhyme
How finely grind the checks and balances,
the system that minds the store.
To delve into the lies and challenges,
oh boy, what a national chore.
11/7/19
Pithy Pome Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Maureen McGreavy
Categories:
balances, america, corruption, judgement, leadership,
Form: Epigram
I am glowing testament;
A testimony-bright and flowing vestment;
Shall blossom my spirit rest on this;
Glory, freedoms blemished..
Glorious freedoms accepted
Hallelujah!
Alleluia!
Challenges balances;
God blesses, Jesus reigns
He confesses mercies grace chances…
Challenges balances :
8/21/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2019©
Categories:
balances, analogy, appreciation, blessing, confidence,
Form: Light Verse
How In This Racing World Life Balances Out
How in this racing world life balances out
Lose love, seek thee sincere, find another.
World sends hell on thee, watch it turn about
Feel alone, hug thy sister or brother!
If rains beats hard upon thy weathered brow
wait, another day bright sun will reward.
Fence storm damaged, lost is thy lone milk cow
read solace words from thy favorite bard!
When home is too crowded and far too loud
yard is overgrown and thy best axe broke.
Wait future days, when those kids make you proud
YOUR TEARS FLOW AND YOUR CRACKING VOICE WILL CHOKE!
So friend, in the end it all balances out
Hold tight loved family, sing with a shout!
Robert J. Lindley, 1-07-2017
Sonnet
Ten Syllables.
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 114
Note- Got the urge to compose one more sonnet today.
Sitting here with a yard full of snow, drinking hot chocolate and thanking my blessings......
I pray such blessed and soothing times for thee one and all....
Categories:
balances, art, blessing, deep, family,
Form: Sonnet
The brain’s a clever system
For keeping things in check.
It stops you getting dizzy
Every time you turn your neck.
Your balance is adjusted
With every move you make;
But if the signal’s off, the world
Starts spinning by mistake.
A therapist can teach you
Just what makes your body tick.
Some exercises help
But only time will do the trick.
There’s so much we don’t know
About the workings of the brain.
I marvel at the complex paths
That make up its terrain.
Categories:
balances, health, time,
Form: Rhyme
They tangle and they twist; wear diamonds on their wrist;
Their security is spying; and they say that you are lying;
You yelled and jeered and hissed; and now you’re on their list;
And with their time they’re biding; till they keep you down and hiding
Categories:
balances, political
Form: Rhyme