The soul who pens poems
for a living
At the end of each day
what’s he taken
what’s he given
A perfectly gorgeous day remains
indescribable
All-in-all, his pursuit
inadvisable
Go to sleep mad
Wake up glad?
Your mind’s not right
You’ve been had
Worship not your turtles on Tuesday
Driving a convertible in traffic is inadvisable
Places you at risk, in peril of bird droppings
Never yawn with mouth open and head up
Yawning is sacrilegious with seat belts off
If you have daughters, don't!
They are not turtles and this is not Vegas
If you have sons, feed them peanuts
They will not become elephants all of a sudden
But they are cheaper than you think
And much cheaper than pink
If you play cards on Thursday be warned
Turtles don't drink or smoke or gamble
Too many decks makes them sleepy
Don't worry about convertibles
Turtles drive trucks but not well
Never on Doomsday or Wednesday
That would be asking too much
They have trouble with the clutch
Doomsdays come around once in a lifetime
Never on Wednesday because that is canasta night
Beer and pretzels are free
(Bring your own pretzels and beer)
Leave your turtles at home
Worship them not on Tuesday
Canasta should never be trifled with
Bring two decks for security
7/16/17
Reliable
And viable
Among familiar objects or those that are unidentifiable
And unrecognizable
Items rigid or pliable
It's just undeniable
It won't always be justifiable
If the odds are good or considered unsurvivable
It'll be despised or likable
Recommended or inadvisable
Down to the very last minute
Consistent
And efficient
Following through on commitments
While using similar and different equipment
We might feel the same or different
Lifeforms that stand their ground or scurry
Realize there won't always be mercy
Surely
Nearly endless controversy
Whether it is or isn't unearthly
I'm still feeling hungry and thirsty
During this journey
They say the early bird gets the worm, which I why I hurry
To get my hands dirty
While staying sturdy
In order to earn some turkey
Near and far from waters that are murky
Underneath skies that are clear or blurry
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