Funny Prose Poems

A female praying mantis is so beautiful, living in her island paradise -- a small swamp with so many wonderful plants and flowers around. The...

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I was off for my vacation. After a long flight and drive, I reached my cozy apartment. Stars like diamonds filled the cold January night....

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I spotted Winnie’s old yellow boots as I entered her daughter’s home.
They were filled with petunias, Winnie’s favorite flowers.
I hugged all three of her children.
Did...

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In a pet shop, a female cat fell in love with a male dog.  The dog was so irate and said, "Stop licking me...

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For years our family has tried to make candied apples.
Most of our valiant attempts have ended up as a disaster.
Mine were always the worst, or...

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The expert hunter doesn't cling.
Not having a dog, he hunts with
his cat... not having a cat,
he hunts with his duck, without
duck hunting with mouse...
- mouse...?
-...

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When we first met you carried him in your pocket,
Strange ugly little thing, tied to a string.
I thought it odd that you would carry such...

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Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and Chef Boy-Ar-Dee boxed pizza
If I had a dollar for every time I ate these two as a child
I could probably...

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Many said that Buster could not be tamed or trusted.
They are the doubters, the naysayers, the negative nettles.
They were fearful of the bear; they let...

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Scooter was never told no.
He was always built up and admired.
Adored by two ridiculously doting parents.
If he did anything wrong, they covered it up.
They lied...

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People love to believe stupid things. Some of us find it hard to believe stupid things and laugh at those who do, until someone laughs...

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Shall I relay a sidesplitting hoot from my “care-free” on campus fun phase?
It entails a laboratory session involving three mystic world colossal oafs.
 One had...

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In the early dawn, the loud barking of my dog
Woke me up;
I arose and went to the door leading out onto
The veranda;
I adjusted the blinds...

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I cannot wait to drive a sports car I thought!
Now I have a red one, it took me awhile.
Guys race to see what I look...

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Shebra was a luxury he could ill afford.
Expensive tastes, and wanted designer clothes.
Her shoes cost him a week’s salary.
But he was tired of paying child...

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