Best Howdy Do Poems

For Richard Lamoureux's "Any line" contest.  


Richard Seale-d Door's line:  slammed shut are the doors in "A mind made up".


You told me before
slammed shut are the doors
when my love for you went astray
I got my comeuppance
he's worth not a tuppence
and rumor has it...

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Be too kind. Err on the nice side.
Howdy-do neighbor! Smile wide.
Keep your eggs on the sunny-side.
If you run into Bonnie and Clyde?
Remember this— don’t hitch a ride!
Is your blood boiling? Are you full of pride?
Let the golden rule be your guide.
Don’t be bossed. ‘tis cyanide.
Don’t...

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I used to smile
With the best of them
But now for awhile
My grins been thin
When you see the world 
And the shape it's in
With an insanity crust
And a crazy filling

I would wake my day
In the usual way
With a howdy do
And a smile on my face
To those...

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Old-fashioned parloring. Dreaming
of friendship with tea and cakes.

Feathered fascinators, blooming hats,
all dressed like a bountiful bouquet.

Chatterbox of lovely talk, liveliness
in eyes and lips. Excitement of togetherness.

A cozy of ladies is the best. Dress us up,
kiss us with tasty treats and sips of chai.

Such is the...

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The heron bowed to the kangaroo
With sparkling eyes he fell deeply in love
Her heart he tried with all his might to woo.

The devious crow offered her bamboo
She chewed it up and gave him a shove
The heron bowed to the kangaroo.

The hippo snorted saying howdy do
While...

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Buffalo Bob asked
of summer…fall winterspring
did Howdy do ya


*My season is Summer.   For the seasons senryu contest with regards to Howdy Doody and 
cast!...

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not in the heart again
for chrissakes it's like Swiss cheese
decoffinated please I'm a yet ambulatory zombie
off his medication as usual
alternatives to logic 101 with Prof. Spike
far too much work for a dead end
saw his only ally the embalmers needle
left his innards spilled in the sand
history...

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That first cup of coffee, what could be sweeter

It's starts the day right, it's a sadness defeater

We wake up all groggy and stumble over things

Into walls and doorways as to the table we cling

Lucky if we make it to the kitchen in one piece

Hopefully we...

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Hillbilly hand jive is the name of this here song.
So why don't y'all come out here and help us sing along?
Yippy ki yay and howdy do.
Y'all put yer arms right in and I'll show you what to do.
First take yer finger and stick it up...

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Step aside if you please, Dr. Seuss,
And you as well my dear Mother Goose!
It's my turn to write for little kids a silly tale,
About a magical whale and his little friend, Miss Abigail!

JuJu was his name and he was as big as a whaling ship!
He...

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He sidles up next to you,
so stealthily
It’s like he appeared out of thin air
Then breathlessly,
he gives you a Jimmy Stewart howdy do,
and starts air guitaring in his chair
Just when you were on the verge of
hitting the right vibe 
with a cute little honey thing
This joker...

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On this date I had my first spanking in the days of yore,
The first of many I received not realizing what for. 
This one was very special causing a unique frown ,
because this time they turned me upside down.
Well that should have given me a...

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I was sitting at my computer
All intelligent and nonchalant
When a personality profile test popped up
In the most interesting of fonts

I decided this might be fun
So I clicked onto the site
And right away started answering questions
On what I did and didn't like

As soon as the test...

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Well, howdy do! Your day is here!
It’s time to start your new career.
You have hopes in your heart
And a mountain of debt.
Where the heck you’ll end up,
You can’t know – not quite yet.
You’ll search Facebook and Google
And LinkedIn and more,
And still, you won’t get your...

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I fondly recall when "service" meant "service" at a service station,
When guys wore a uniform and exuded pride and dedication.
They always greeted you with a smile and friendly, "Howdy do!
It's good to see you!  How can I be of service to you?"

While you sipped...

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