After a long, long snooze, Rip Van Winkle
Woke with a start, his duds all a-wrinkle
Said he, a bit dotty
"Quick! Bring me a potty
I'm in need of a humongous tinkle!"
Willie Winkie got wed to Sue Lee.
Consummation though just could not be.
The more that they tried,
the more Sue Lee cried.
Winkle’s willy was just much too wee.
Winkle Park Night
Winkle Park Night
In the silence of this night alone with pounding heart
listening to the whispering sounds of winds
in the trees seen in the starlight’s night
felt shimmering force hidden in eternal light
Yet the dogs keep alert day and night.
I hear the coyotes yipe, the police
drive by sirens blaring in the nearby park
men hiding in the dirt and woods
and the dogs continue to bark and howl
this seems a cold and dark earth tonight
like this cancer rare and deep. the fatigue,
all the work done today chemicals and radiatnt light
full moon, wolf moon owls hoot
and mice cry out at night
Prawn and Winkle Custard
Prawn and Winkle Custard
A delicacy and delight
Much nicer than Pilchard Jelly
Sounds disgusting and contrite
I’m partial to Bat wing stew
Though not to the taste of all
But as for Squid legs soup
Yuk, that makes my Stomach crawl
After a long, long snooze Rip Van Winkle,
Woke with a start, his duds all a-wrinkle!
Said he, a bit dotty,
"Quick! Bring me a potty!
I'm in need of a humongous tinkle!"
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2015 All Rights Reserved
Mr.Tinkle and Rip Van Winkle.
Both they tinkled on a fence.
But when they were caught.
By the Police, they were sought.
They had to post some bail.
Traveled with Betty, after eating spaghetti.
Sat in an easy chair.
Mr.Tinkle and Rip van Winkle..
Again were hungry soon.
But Rip Van Winkle stole Tinkle's money.
Became a millionaire.
They rode on a bus, without a fuss.
Went to a convenient store.
They ordered a burger.Along with some liquor.
Lettuce, mayo, mustard, and more..
Rip Van Winkle found a wrinkle, in his overalls.
He had to snooze, after drinking the booze.
And never woke again!
Now Mr.Tinkle..Without Van Winkle.
Sat in an easy chair.
Had to tinkle with his dinkle.
Fickle with a pickle and pear.
Went with Audrey to do his laundry.
Now it's a love affair...
Rhyming-Scheme-Poem By Kim Robin Edwards
Copyright 2014..ALL rights reserved..
Legend has said, he left his bed, and slept outdoors instead:
With the rustling leaves of green and yellow
And the sky lark singing soft and mellow
In the shelter of a weeping willow
As the meadow grass became his pillow
For Brian Strand's contest: "Rhyme Time"
Propped against the Oak
Taking in smells, scenery
Fighting sleep to stare.
Wake me from my slumber
As it’s been too many years
My hair has grown so long
I even have a beard
I slept there as a boy
But awakened as a man
Not learning all I needed
To be the best I can
So now I must endure
Many learning days ahead
I’ll be careful not to let myself
Fall asleep when not in bed.
LOL
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