Best Careful Poems
I write each letter by hand in careful cursive.
I want every sentence to be pretty,
to look feminine and delicate -
to soften the ugliness you face everyday.
After each line, I let the ink dry.
You don't deserve smudges.
You don't deserve any of this.
My words are foolish,
full of meaningless descriptions
of meaningless events.
But I can't sit here at this polished desk -
in this cozy room in this quiet house
on this peaceful street
and write what I'm really thinking.
I can't be selfish.
So I keep writing my careful cursive
on my pretty stationary.
I keep sending my meaningless letters
into the ugly world - to wherever you are.
And no matter how many times
I open the mailbox, I'm never prepared
for that hideous stamp,
that heartless phrase:
"Return to Sender."
Written: 1/27/2013
For Michael's "Boomerang" contest
I once heard of a fisher Luciano,
who sang bass as he played on his piano.
Once he fished and cast his line
by mistake hooked his behind
since that day, when he plays he sings soprano.
How many syllables.com
11, 11, 7, 7, 11
11.11.2014
Sponsor Roy Jerden
Limericks Clean and Clever
One of these days the sky is going to break
and everything will escape.
I know this because .......
This is my least favorite life.
As the sun pulled away from the sky.
The moon fell away from the stars.
Like the memory of a bygone season.
The shadows grow long as the westward
sun kissed the sky.
I dream in my memory pallets
of people and places, I've forgotten.
From another life that soon fades from view.
But still ..... I see their faces.
June 10, 2015, Wednesday
Vinny Rogers was a dairy man who milked three hundred cows.
Share farming with his son Bernie who put in the milking hours.
Now Bernie was adventurous; he liked his teenage fun.
He owned a car; paid off a boat - he also brought himself a gun.
Bernie you be careful
when you’re loading up that gun.
You've got to know your distance
and what damage can be done.
This gun was something special; more power than a three-o-three.
The bullets were more piercing said the spiel that he showed me.
The bore was mighty larger than his old twenty-two -
Bernie scanned the paddocks to see what this gun could do.
Bernie you be careful
when you’re loading up that gun.
You've got to know your distance
and what damage can be done.
Well it wasn't very long before, his first kill he's going to boast,
when he took aim at a crow that sat upon a corner post -
the bullet fired; the gun recoiled, and the crow is spun around.
Bernie heard the bellow from beyond - and saw their Friesian bull go down.
Bernie you be careful
when you’re loading up that gun.
You've got to know your distance
and what damage can be done.
Stop dropping your words
on me like blocks.
They fall on the ground
with such force
that I have to wonder
if I’ll be able to survive
the next conversation we have.
think again
be careful
don’t do this
don’t do that
whirlwind echoes
in my mind
so long mistaken
for the voice of reason
but it’s only that inner parrot
I raised since birth
who became a teenager
and now has turned on me
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted on January 6, 2019 for contest PLUCKING THE POISONOUS PARROT sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY - RANKED 2ND
when infatuation soars
careful who you let in
guard your heart
and lock your doors
for heaven’s sake think twice
throw not caution to the wind
careful who comes close
lest they tear your life apart
AP: 2nd place 2021, 3rd place 2026
be careful what you wish for on this journey called life
and that what you wish for lines up with the spirit of Christ
be careful what you wish for just make sure it's Godly inspired
don't be a fool nor the devil's tool by what in life you desire
you thought you had found Mr. Right to you he was the perfect man
he turned out to be a loser and abuser who only showed you the back of his hand
you thought you had the perfect woman she was smart, pretty and sweet as honey
but when you feel in love she broke your heart as she was only with you for the money
you thought you had that dream job which gave you power, prestige and control
instead it was an all consuming stint sucking away at your soul
you desired a certain type of car the most fabulous vehicle you could get
but instead you got a big fat lemon that wasn't worth the polish nor the spit
they say that the grass always looks greener from the other side
just don't hate, appreciate, seek God's guidance and with Him take the ride
If you allow God to navigate you on this journey that is life
I guarantee you will experience less trouble, struggle and strife
God wants you to be happy, God desires that you have the very best
so for everything pray to Him and let the Holy Spirit put it to the test
God can send you the right mate someone who will love and cherish you
God can hook you up with the perfect car and so what if it isn't brand new
God can give you a career that will fulfill you and make you feel whole
allow the presence of God in your life and it will nourish your soul
so be careful what you wish for as you just might get it
all I can say is that on it pray that it's sanctioned by the Holy Spirit
There once was an ambitious man named Eddie,
who wanted a job in the traveling industry.
The genie granted his wish,
but Ed never expected this;
an employer's note saying, "Welcome to the DMV!"
Me and the boys went fishing,
Little dog in tow.
"Charlie Brown" went everywhere
The five of us would go.
We were having lots of fun
Until we hooked our pal.
He swallowed a wad of stink bait
Treble hook and all.
Mama cut the nylon line,
We saw it slip away.
The vet said, "Keep a watching,
It might pass some day."
We followed him for three full days.
He ate a lot of grass.
And then, what do you think we found
Passing from his ass?
Charlie was our buddy.
Our closest, dearest friend.
That treble hook looked just like gold
Passing from his end.
A lady named Abigail Feanture
Received from her colleagues a censure.
She, being a vet,
Accidentally let
A mischievous Doberman Pincer.
His teacher said he was a ‘shining wit’
Little Jimmy was SO pleased
But when he told his mum and dad…
They could not be appeased!
(Think spoonerisms)
Jan Allison
8th April 2016
children of the earth
a frail shell around an egg -
broken glass and bricks
I'd wanted a boob job for years
Loud moaning was all my hub's hears
Neath the tree there's a voucher
Soon I won't be a sloucher
Hubs thoughtfulness brought me to tears
His present was such a fab gift
Boob implants and a full face lift
Now blokes ogle and stare
You should see hubby glare
This present has now caused a rift
Next year on our pine Christmas tree
A voucher for more surgery
With huge boobs I was cursed
I'll have the op reversed
Not all gifts will make you happy
FICTION POEM FOR CHRISTMAS LIMERICK CONTEST
Sponsored by Alexis Y
12/04/20
BE CAREFUL (the song)
Soon you'll be here with me.
We'll laugh with gaiety.
You'll speak so tenderly.
Be careful
Those flowers in your hand.
You'll pin them near my heart.
I'll hope we never part.
Be careful
See sunlight in your hair,
And love light in your eyes.
A wonderful surprise!
Be careful
REFRAIN:
You'll make me love you.
You'll make me love you.
You'll make me love you.
Be careful
You'll hold me tight tonight.
I'll feel so warm again.
My head is in a spin.
Be careful
Soon you'll be here with me.
We'll laugh with gaiety.
You'll speak so tenderly.
Be careful.
REFRAIN:
You'll make me love you.
You'll make me love you.
You'll make me love you.
Be careful.
(Instrumental)
Lyrics by: Carole O'Terry Duet
Music by: Mark Massey
Copyright: March 13, 2007
"All Rights Reserved"
(Used by permission only)