Short Seltzer Poems

Without protest 
we watch freedom 
dissolve away 
like an Alka Seltzer tablet....

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their straw like green stem
sucks up the seltzer water in the vase
and spritzes VanGogh sunflowers...

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The annual sugar fix is on;
Cookies, cakes and pies galore
And the “alka-seltzer”!
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Hi tiddley hi ti I'm all right
I needed a mai tai, keeps me tight
I'm a waking winky -- got a belly ache
I think a Bromo-Seltzer is what I'll take....

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    When tummies rumble, it’s a sign
       that plumbing pipes are not aligned

    Think back on what you chewed today
       Take Alka-Seltzer ~ Don’t delay


            ~ Iambic Tetrameter ~
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Your tiny symbols make me squint and squall.
The eyes are getting older after all.
I'm cool enough to text.
But what do I push next?
I need a kid to show me how to call!



for contest"Techno-Limerick"
sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire...

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feeling pangs of lust
in the pit of my stomach
took seltzer water
could be mistaken for love
or having eaten oysters

SECOND PLACE WINNER
written May 28, 2021
for "Tanka" Poetry Contest
sponsored by M.L. Kiser...

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Let's bow our heads and pray
Today's Thanksgiving day.

Poor old turkey got the axe
Bet he wished he'd never been hatched.

Turkey, mashed potatoes, yams
Consume mass quantities but never ham.

Eat too much and pop your zipper
"Hey Honey, where's the Alka Seltzer"?




Josette Davis Key   2013...

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Bow your head and pray
Today's Thanksgiving day.

Poor turkey felt the axe
Bet he's sorry he ever hatched.

Mashed potatoes, gravy, yams
Consume mass quantities (But never ham)

Eat real fast and clean your plate
Soon you'll have a tummy ache.

Belch and moan and pop your zipper
'Hey hon, where's the Alka Seltzer?'...

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I used to have Alka-Seltzer stomachs
       spitting Excedrin headaches
     Had a lot to like in a Marlboro
       even ate Aunt Jemima pancakes

     I admit -- I thought Coke was xxxtt 
       was a member of the Pepsi Generation
     Used to expect more from Standard
                                   ~ Did I ever get it?...

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A stomach virus laid me out,
My husband down as well
And then we were surprised to hear
Somebody ring the bell.

Two bags delivered to our door
With Gatorade and soup,
Saltines and even Alka-Seltzer,
Quite a sickbed group.

Our son arranged to save the day
With Amazon – the Prime – 
To help recuperation
And give fodder for my rhyme!...

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The esoteric couple had a night on the town.
And, wow, they were so totally wasted.

Neither aspirin nor Alka-Seltzer, will ever 
Repair the health, that both lambasted.

Nor would any marijuana do the trick!
Those fools even tried potent Thai-Sticks?


                Live long and prosper, 
                             P.Romios 
                              8/6/2022...

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An empty seltzer bottle hangs loosely in his hand
Dust covers the surrounding seats
The trapeze swings lazily in an errant breeze
Applauded by the rustling of fall tinged leaves.
A rusting train bleeds on forgotten tracks
Tattered banners beckon the past.
He stares into an abyss of melancholy
Tweets his red nose, toots his wacky horn,
Wipes a final tear from his eye
His sad facade no longer a prop.

2/27/2020...

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Martine
Timid, reliable, emotional, observant
Wife of Nathan Church
Lover of time management games, cooking competitions and giggle smoke
Who feels anxious, determined, inspired
Who needs attention, La Croix seltzer water, and yoga tights
Who gives thanks to God
Who fears natural disasters, highways and falling off the wagon....again
Who would like to see all disease extinct
A resident of Orlando
Lincifort-Church...

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We have been here all morning,
and we can be here all night.
Jack, I will have to give you a warning:
We will keep trying until you get it right.

Just say “Mama mia, atsa spicy meatball”.
Follow the procedure and say it.  That’s all!
Jack, are you getting acid indigestion?
If you are, may I make a suggestion?
Just take two of these, and you’ll feel better fast.
You must get it right.  How long can this last?

Based on an Alka-Seltzer commercial of yesteryear.
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Lemon seltzer water on the night stand table
next to a vase of nasturtiums
Clouds painted blue on the bedroom ceiling
wood on the floor painted orange.
Ms. Fitzgerald's jazz in the air from her record
skipping from the scratches of use
Water for a bath bubbling steam and seclusion
waiting for it's tired recluse.
Candles caught up in the thoughts of the fireplace
shine up the mirrors with shadows
Home for a moment to catch my breath hollow
to bolster me up for tomorrow......

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