A seahorse named Irv finally got up the nerve
To ask a starfish named Larry to marry him.
Said Larry, "Sure, swell, and it's high time as well,
Now it's legal in this aquarium.*
But, oh, what I would give if we could live
Off an island somewhere in Fairyland.
But for you, my love, I'd gladly move
To Maine, Vermont, or Maryland.**
And while we're on the subject, dear,
I guess I'd better warn ya
That even though it's okay now,
I'll take a pass on California."
Author's notes:
*Re Supreme Court ruling of June 26, 2015, making same-sex marriage legal nationwide.
**According to my archives, when I first wrote this piece, in 2013, these states were the three main ones who recognized gay marriage. But, even though there has been much progress, I think this same-sex marriage business is far from over, and after the smoke and dust finally clear…if they ever do…these original three again may well be the only sanctuaries. And who wants to live in California, anyway?
Categories:
irv, animal, humor,
Form: Light Verse
Marilyn and Mom and Dad,
Uncle Aaron, Larry;
Helen, Irv, Frank, Jodi, Ruth,
Miriam and Harry.
Elaine, Barbara, Ann and May,
Muriel and Julie;
Nana, Grandma, Grandpas (2),
Rick – we miss them truly.
Folks and cousins of my friends,
Several former teachers;
Pets of buddies – dogs and cats
And some exotic creatures.
Many others in the news
Without a close connection
And all the rest who passed away –
Today’s for recollection.
We do not need a holiday
To think of those who’ve perished
But Día de los Muertos honors
All the dead we cherished.
Categories:
irv, death, memorial,
Form: Rhyme
Thanksgiving 2020
Miracle Man Thoughts
November 21, 2020
It’s easy to be thankful when times are great,
as God calms storms in our lives each day.
I’ve learned to accept what He puts on my plate,
for HE is the potter, I’m but moldable clay.
But it isn’t always easy being thankful,
while clinging to a knot at the end of a rope.
I pray each day that God gives me a tankful,
so I can press on with HIS message of hope.
During morning quiet time my mind I reset,
giving thanks for my life not being a bust.
Thanking Jesus for settling my sin debt,
giving HIM thanks for it’s “in God we trust”.
“An optimist is someone who starts a new diet
on Thanksgiving Day”
Irv Kupcinet
Categories:
irv, god, jesus, thanksgiving,
Form: Lyric
My uncle was a vegan
Back before that was a word.
As kids, we always found
His eating habits quite absurd.
His veggies he refused to cut
So there upon his plate
Were carrots, leaves and peppers –
We could really not relate.
Especially because that meal
Was on Thanksgiving Day.
We stuffed our faces, laughing at
His colorful display.
If he were still alive today
He wouldn’t seem so odd,
Though I’m sure the turkeys way back then
Considered him a god.
Categories:
irv, food, thanksgiving day,
Form: Rhyme