Lights, Camera, Action, Hocus Pocus Poetry
Words to entertain
Far from being plain
Dazzle into wordy eyes
One who thinks makes one wise
Sentences add to the surprise
Emotions like Drama within
The cry out
Expressions one shows in response
No movie Reel
Straight from the heart and shoulder
Bulls eye point
No limitations nor hold back
Poet’s gestures always on track
Lights and enthusiasm
The Poet’s own rabbit out of a hat in sentences
Hocus Pocus
Done
My journey through life is made so much better with the good friends that surround me
These people are there in times of need, always willing to help, it's plain to see
A special someone I can call on to rescue me when my car breaks down
That person who can bring a smile to my face so I may lose that frown
An evening out on the town made so much more entertaining by having friends to share my night of fun
Never failing to lend a hand to help me get that important job done
Having people who don't judge me but treat me for who I am
Always being there for me when I get in a tough jam
Someone who is there standing by my side in good times and bad
My good friends always can bring a smile to my face when I am a little sad
There are so many things that I am thankful for that good friends bring to my life
But without a doubt my best friend is my loving wife
In a world of doom and gloom,
Let me bring some laughter in the room,
With a little rhyme and rhythm,
I'll tell you a joke, and hope you'll listen.
There once was a man from Peru,
Who had a pet kangaroo,
They'd hop and skip all day,
Until the kangaroo ran away.
The man searched high and low,
From the mountains to the plateau,
But the kangaroo was nowhere in sight,
And the man was filled with fright.
But then he heard a knock at the door,
And there stood his kangaroo once more,
With a grin from ear to ear,
The man said, "Where have you been my dear?"
The kangaroo replied with a shrug,
"I went on vacation, to have some fun and hug,
I visited Australia, and made some new friends,
But I'm back now, and our adventure never ends."
So if you're feeling down and blue,
Remember this story, and know it's true,
Sometimes life can be a little rough,
But with a little humor, things are never so tough.
Humor save our life from becoming dry,
Humor does let our tears drop for a cry.
Humor makes our life look colorful,
Otherwise, our barren life would not become bountiful.
A young man rang the doorbell
three in the morning
Found him huddled there, shoeless, cold
putting out no warnings
Asked for a glass of water
a dry pair of socks
Hobbling pretty good
feet hurt from the rocks
Seemed pretty disoriented
not sure where he was
ATV was out of gas
not sure where it was
I asked if I could take him to
the Wavaho for gas
Naw, that’s where the police are
said he’d have to pass
He’d wandered ‘round my property
knew things in detail
Again, can I get you somewhere?
But to no avail
We got him to his shoes and coat
seemed to be a little better
Thanked me for the water
wouldn’t take a sweater
Told him he needed to take care
some folks might get upset
Said he knew, he was aware,
apologetic as he left
He just walked down the road
off into the night
Not sure what else to do
hope I did him right
Called the sheriff up
not to sound alarm
Just didn’t want the young man
to come to any harm
Suspect he lives out in the woods
but he’s not passed this way before
Entertaining angels unaware
huddled at my door
Maybe these those her eyes
Her love lavishes me
For I feel secure and just
Like a fine wine,
the relationship will get better with age
This is a man who likely enjoys his woman's company
They shall drink dine-in, partake of delectable foods
Rich in culture and mouthwatering desserts
I know, so you are having a nice candlelit dinner
We're sipping on some delicious cocktails
Enjoying the music or entertainment this
I, the man, want the Finer Things in life
This woman is going to be a grounding for him
This woman because she has, you know where
That's where he talks about being trained
Raised in the ammunition of the Lord?
4/17/22
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2022
RuPaul is one of the happiest people I know
Spreading joy and sunshine wherever she goes,
Quick-witted and sharp as a tack they say
She’s worth a few million dollars in residual pay,
[always dresses to the nines, be it female or male]
With hair and makeup to be envied by most
RuPaul has every reason, I think, to boast,
For her Drag Race alone she is known far and wide
I know, I know, there are some who will chide,
But RuPaul is an entertainer to be admired
By every person whose success she inspired,
And regular folks, too, can sound her praises
For every unique individual she gladly embraces.
GOLD MEDAL WINNER
"RuPaul" Poetry Contest
All Poetry
April 15, 2022
Written April 12, 2022
[for an All Poetry contest]
Why would a monkey be riding a blue whale?
I stare at my imaginative friend, Dale.
I don’t know, I say. Perhaps it was a quail?
He laughs, and flips into my lap his junk mail.
I’m not kidding he says. It is no tale.
As a best friend, he entertains me without fail.
That monkey hopped in a turquoise pail.
One thing about his stories, they are never stale.
There was pink polish on his biggest toenail.
I said “Next time, with you, I shall go sail.”
Then there was the talking parrot, with the robotic tail.
I always love being with my creative friend, Crazy Dale.
G-irl
E-njoys
N-ame's
E-xcellent
V-erse
A-s
B-irthday
A-crostic
S-tays
E-ntertaining
Topic: Birthday of Geneva B. Base (January 15)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
A-crostic's
U-nique
X factor
I-n
N-ame's
E-xpression
G-reatly
A-mazes
B-rilliant
R-eaders
I-n
E-ntertaining
L-ine
L-overs
E-xcellently
G-iving
U-niversal
A-wesome
D-elight
A-bout
N-atal
A-ffair
Topic: Birthday of Auxine Gabrielle Guadaña (August 12)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
Lure them in
Make them wait
Every now and then
show them that love
they like to hate
Then when you have had
all the boring you can take
Sprinkle some that compassion
and watch them all run away
I-ts
N-otable
C-haracters
E-mploy
N-obility
T-ruly
E-ntertaining
R-eligious
S-pectators
T-ill
A-ll
G-ladly
E-njoy
Topic: Stage Play (August 31,2019)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
I watch talented chefs on tv
And how they make it look so easy
Massive walk-in refrigerators
Recipes for bold innovators
Freshest produce exotic and rare
Excessive abundance they do prepare
Combining components with finesse
Topping lush dishes with watercress
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted on July 15, 2019 for contest CORNUCOPIA COOKING sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE - RANKED 4TH
While outside it may be raining,
Inside new priest is entertaining;
To us occurred,
Heard God's word;
Hope forever he will be remaining.
Jim Horn
Priest With Parish Was Intermingling
When priest with parish was intermingling,
Left sensations causing us to be tingling;
While in harbor,
Saw his barber;
Be a clown in circus of Brothers Ringling.
Many things about our priest seem so weird;
Heartbreaker who wore a handsome beard;
Big Bible thumper,
While at Ft. Sumter,
And by many husbands has been feared.
You ought to hear our choir at practice;
Concentrated while sitting on a cactus;
Noise was loud,
And were endowed;
We said they should go on a sabaticus.
Jim Horn
Adherence to Clearance and Disappearance
To many things there must be adherence;
Could be results of another new clearance;
Something buy;
So we will try,
And for it we will have to run interference.
Jim Horn
I keep going over ten again. Oh, well.
God's care upon me please do cast,
Even if flag has been at half mast;
Fulfils my need;
Me does feed,
And know forever will last and last.
It was so captivating to watch “MJ” moonwalk across the stage.
Contest: One-Liner Entertainment
Sponsor: Silent One
12-18-18
one's idea of fun can mean work to another, and vice versa!
Dec. 17, 2018 for Silent One's 'One Liner - Entertainment' Poetry Contest
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