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Beautiful bush called tango hummingbird mint
Glows a fiery blue with oranges in a glint,
Hummingbirds, honey bees, butterflies too,
Love this plant with the orange and the blue.
I have been trying to buy these bushes for a while.
I am always polite and use my best smile.
I call them on the phone and give them my credit card,
Always out-of-stock, as these are amazing out in the yard.
I have come to a conclusion; there is only one way.
I have thought of it for a year, six months, and a day.
The only way to snag a tango hummingbird mint
Is to find a start off a neighbor, and not a skinflint.
Perfectly seasoned, practiced and trained,
Precise right down to the letter,
Every word they speak, all clothes they wear,
Show life couldn’t be any better,
The detective’s astute, never missing a beat,
The architect is handsome and smart,
And every single, primary school teacher,
Has a noble and sensitive heart,
But that’s only while they’re in front of the film,
When they don’t make a mistake,
What they don’t say is when the filming stops,
They don’t say that it’s totally fake,
Yep, pretend, an act, it’s all make believe,
The office is a pic on the wall,
And experience is read from a cue card in front,
The actors don’t know much at all.
Spare dimes and nickels were rather scarce when I was a lad,
But when I received a nickel now and then from my dear old Dad,
I'd hie to the store to buy a box of those ambrosial snacks,
Known to kids in all the land as scrumptious Cracker Jacks!
I can think of no other tasty morsel created for the masses,
Than that toothsome blend of popcorn, peanuts and molasses!
On the box was a picture of Sailor Jack in his sailor suit,
Along with his faithful mutt, Bingo, colorful and so cute!
Ah, but those magic words on the box are what caught my eyes:
"GUESS WHAT'S INSIDE!" - there was always a 'valuable' prize!
With trembling hand I'd reach in the box with great expectation,
And finding some trivial trinket, I'd give a cry of jubilation!
You might find a baseball card, jacks and among other things,
A tiny truck, ship, automobile and even 'diamond' rings!
A toy soldier, whistle, a fire engine, a small animal or plane,
A card with one of Jack's Funny Facts or a miniature train!
"What'd ya git?" kids asked, then swapping would commence.
In our youthful greed, these dealings grew quite intense!
In the autumn of my life, I peer back through the mists of time,
Recalling simple Cracker Jacks and times that were more sublime!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved
Disappointments of life, are but a part.
Joining together, breaking my heart.
Expectations of life seems hopelessly far
Mingled with ill luck is my emotional war
The words of love you would like to hear
From someone so precious,who hardly cares
How longer can I bear this terrible pain
When you are always losing, and nothing to gain
Here I am in my melancony hour
Feeling so blue, drowned in unbearable sorrow
What a beautiful Christmas this would have meant
If a post card she cared to have sent
Wherever you are, wherever you may be
Wish you we re here, just thoughts of fantasy
Warm tender feelings of you I'll always possess
Until those heartaches has brought my soul to rest
If I have the time this hour,
I'd be cradled in your loving arms,
Safe from things that'll bring me harm,
Next I'd take a relaxing shower.
Then I'd get ready to start my day,
and get the kids up and ready for school.
I'd put on my uniform that's not very cool.
We all are dressed and on our merry way.
My job can be hectic and hard,
but it has rewards,in the form of a smile,
For the smile of a kid, I'd walk a long mile.
A kind "Thank You" is their trump card
My work day has came to an end.
But I arrive home, my other job begins,
Because I'm greeted by the twins.
Then I wait for your arrival my best friend.
12/12/19
Contest: If I have the Time For an Enclosed Rhyme
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
I am Eisenhower builds the
Interstate highway.
I am polio vaccine that
Saves the day.
I am the energy of civil
Rights.
I am the first transcontinental
Flight.
I am the Rosenbergs guilty they
Get the death sentence.
I am Elvis rocking,
You can feel his presence.
I am a disc-jockey who terms
The word rock n roll.
I am NASA created, can we get
A drum roll.
I am the baby-boom era at
It's peak.
I am Rosa Parks not giving up
Her seat.
I am the first episode of leave
It to beaver.
I am the TV remote control
Receiver.
I am the first passenger jet
Airline.
I am Winston Churchill when
He resigns.
I am Barbie and the hula
Hoop.
I am DNA discovered the
Double-helix loop.
I am the first credit card
And solar-cell.
I am super-glue and the
Birth-control pill.
I am the new rhythm
And blues.
I am Elvis in Blue suede
Shoes.
I am a fender electric
Guitar on scene.
I am Chuck Berry and
Maybellene.
Turbo1904
I wanted to wear my best outfit to school
So I went in my closet and stood on a stool
Looking for my socks, I had a special pair
I kept looking, but couldn't find them anywhere
Bright ones and dark ones, three in a pack
But the ones I wanted , were purple and black
I found them, so I didn't wear polkadot or green
Wore them with short pants, so that they would be seen
Finally when ready I headed for the bus
Mom made me late with all of her fuss
I ran really fast in hopes I'd catch up
Unfortunately tripping, on my little brown pup
Down I went with force on both knees
It seems I have a kinda clumsy disease
I got up and wiped, the dust off my pants
and suddenly was doing my gotta tinkle dance
So I ran to my neighbor "Please, I gotta go pee!"
Mrs. Smith said "sure, down the hall at door three."
Past her I ran, by her picture of Flipper
Into the bathroom but couldn't open my zipper
The rest was embarrassing I hung my head low
As the wetness on my pants, started to grow
Around me I wrapped, a towel of great size
Leaving the bathroom, I couldn't look in her eyes
She hugged me and said, "it's an okay thing."
"I have the perfect pair, of cool pants to bring."
She said they were magic, with a button fly
And could only fit a fun little guy!
After she let me wash up, I put on the pants
She said with them, I wouldn't do the tinkle dance
Purple and black with perfect matching socks
Boy Mrs. Smith that woman really rocks
With my new pants, I made it to the school
But before I went, I thanked her for being cool
Kindness is special it made things A okay
I thought of her, when I went to play
A bit of kindness turned my day bright
A friend is an angel who makes things allright
So in art class I made her a special card
Me in my special pants and us both laughing hard!
back in my day
we had to play
there was not much
else to do for a kid
the climbing-frame
was a tree or two
if you were good enough
to switch branches
knees had to be grazed
clothing torn and
medals were acorns
from said trees
no safety-harness
or crash helmet
spare shoes if
we were lucky
to score goals
on the pitch of life
two jumpers
for goal posts
no video-assist
not a red card in sight
as we learnt
to agree in defeat
or victories’ glory
when it got dark
we had to be home
as street light were
timing machines
if the sun fell
and sweat grew cold
in essence we only
smelled of soap
on Saturdays when
the boiler ran
the family-bath
and the one soft toy
I called my own
cried when he got
bubbles into his eyes
as I wept along
and shed tears
of joy today
for such a
remarkably
simple childhood
23rd June 2021
T'was freezing cold and I struggled in the heat
I was pleased I'd put warm gloves on my feet
I shouldn't have been out on such a cold night
High in the sky was the sun and shining so bright.
Not far to walk home now just fifty odd miles
Minutes later I'd be home, my face full of smiles
My brother was with me and she felt the cold too
Shouldn't have worn shorts, her hands had turned blue.
Went into an ice cream parlour for some yummy ice cream
It was served piping hot and gave off clouds of steam
I fancied some cold soup and it was served up on a plate
And I used two left handed chopsticks, it tasted great.
Then my cell phone rang but the battery was flat
It was my wife who wanted me to buy her a cat
She said don't tell me which one, I want a surprise
But get one with four legs, a tail and green eyes.
Called to the pet shop and asked nicely for a pet
The man said sorry we've no live ones in yet
I've got two stuffed dead dogs or a puffa fish
If you don't want it as a pet it will make a tasty dish.
I got out my credit card and paid him with cash
He said don't handle the fish it will give you a rash
Me and my bro left the shop and went off on our way
I was so worn out, it had been an eventful day.
Written on 8th September 2021
For The Nonsense Rhyme Poetry Contest,
Sponsored By Charles Messini.
I didn't often get a birthday present,
Just a cake and a card my Grandma had sent.
But this year Dad came in from the cold,
He walked very slowly because behind him he was struggling to hold- A beautiful blue eyed, golden haired doll.
I took her everywhere and held her hand,
But a while later she was gone, I searched and I searched but I couldn't find her,
Then out of the window I saw my doll in the arms of a little girl who lived up the road.
I ran to my Dad and asked how this had happened, and he sadly told me he had to sell her to just pay the rent.
The bottom dropped out of my world,
I just didn't understand , why my doll had to go.
My Mum held me close and said I had to be brave, and told me that from now on I should work and save, until one day I had enough to buy my Doll back!