With a hitch in my get-along
which set me wrong
my get-up-and-go
is sadly misplaced
it done got up and went
cannot be traced
it's really too tragic
my mojo is spent
I need someone who
versed in voodoo
will weave their magic
do some hoodoo
come through with the juju
who'll hand me an amulet
give me a charm
which won't go amiss
so I draw no harm
with a little gris-gris
to take up the slack
and make sure my moxie
is right back on track
Categories:
gumption, emotions, fun, humorous, magic,
Form: Rhyme
Some with the gumption
who continually
jump to assumptions
and with no allusions
always arrive
at wrong conclusions
board the wrong train
again and again
and in total frustration
never alight
at the right station
off-track inference prevails
their train of thought
is off the rails
it's repetitive inanity
Einstein had a word for that
he called it 'Insanity'
and let's not forget those
excuse me for speaking
while you're interrupting
(he did mutter)
compelled to complete
every sentence I utter
Categories:
gumption, humorous, psychological,
Form: Rhyme
The assumption with gumption
is that its meant for
general consumption.
But like a spice
it should be used sparingly,
for that which spurs us on to dare and dream,
It takes chutzpah, bravery and temerity
to be willing to take on
the necessary risks entailed
with audacity, guts and tenacity.
Its gumption consumption,
without interruption,
that gets the job done.
Categories:
gumption, confidence, dedication, devotion,
Form: Free verse
Chill or be chilled
take time to realize Change
found yet never lost
Categories:
gumption, appreciation, how i feel,
Form: Haiku
with great reliance
is accuracy of science
no coincidence
basic assumption
priest was full of much gumption
also compunction
water was flowing
all my flowers are growing
grass may need mowing
Trump surely was scared
found out that he is impaired
less he always cared
Categories:
gumption, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku
Endurance upon the page
Edited with audacity
May these words persevere
To catch the right complacency
Written with courage
Erased with fierce endurance
May these words come to me
Fortified by my assurance
It is daring, to say the least
Like cool, calm heroism
May these words be my virtue
Extraordinary prowess in a prism
This here is my backbone
A skeleton of determination
May these words I share remain
Brazen-gold without citation
Written with full tenacity
Combining letters with gumption
These words are from me
To you, regardless of presumption
Categories:
gumption, anxiety, courage, depression, extended
Form: Rhyme
Trump With Gumption
What appeared to be an assumption,
Gathered speed and is an presumption;
All consequences,
In wrong tenses;
Send Trump to hell with much gumption.
Jim Horn
Categories:
gumption, allegory, analogy,
Form: Limerick
Assumption With Much Gumption
What I already made was an assumption;
When I had gathered up much gumption;
My mind expanded,
And I safely landed;
More of my poems increased consumption.
Jim Horn
Categories:
gumption, allegory, analogy,
Form: Limerick
A cheater never a winner was.
An honest man earns his great applause.
Bootlegged words make confidence schism.
Stealing verses denies truth's wisdom.
Writing one's best makes ideas glisten.
Expressive minds hope people listen.
So go ahead, have some gumption.
Live life golden; ascend con's basin.
Deceit never did bring satisfaction.
Observed ideals take positive action.
The harmed forgive, though it is not easy.
A higher order shows loves flows deeply.
One should never choose to plagiarize,
Not while thoughtfulness remains alive.
© October 30, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Categories:
gumption, angst, forgiveness, life, on
Form: Couplet