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Coming of Age


“Coming of age” happens twice in life
It not always at the same time
The physical change nature will bring
But, the other is in your mind

Sometimes an adult can be a child
And a child can be an adult 
The physical change is still the same
The mental, an unknown result

It seems you mentally “come of age”
As responsibilities grow
Being responsible for others
Suddenly your adultness shows

Although you reach the “coming of age”
You still want to stay young at heart
That’s a condition you should maintain
So keep thinking young from the start 


"Coming of Age" Contest
Submitted by Charles Sides

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The 100 Mph Goat

These two guys were out on a bird hunt
Suddenly they came upon a pit
Looks deep said one; I’ll throw some rocks in
And see how long it takes them to hit

Never heard the rocks hit the bottom
OK, I have an idea, said one
I saw an old transmission back there
We’ll hear it hit; it must weigh a ton

They worked hard dragging that transmission
Then they pushed it down into the pit
They listened intently for a noise
So anxious to finally hear it hit

Suddenly from the brush behind them
A Goat emerged, running to beat sh..
One hundred mile per hour bee-line
Ran right between them into the pit

They looked at each other “dumb founded”
When a farmer drove up in his truck
“Have you guys seen my goat around here?”
One hunter said; “You’ve had some bad luck”

“A goat just ran straight into this pit
He looked like he was on a mission”
“Well, that sure couldn’t have been my goat
My goat was chained to a transmission”

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Stages of Life


First you learn to crawl around
Then give a step a chance
Bit by bit you learn to talk
And not to wet your pants

When it’s time to go to school
Get on the bus and go
It’s scary to be on your own
With kids that you don’t know

Then you enter puberty
And share that first time kiss
A few bouts of puppy love
Then a love you can’t resist

Wedding bells, a honeymoon
A family would be swell
Diapers, bibs, a rocking chair
Night time stories you will tell

Start planning for retirement
You’ve got grandkids all around
Wrinkles come from nowhere
You know you’re slowing down

Now you reached the golden years
It’s time to just have fun
Take a nap, do what you want
Your race on earth is done

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Charlie Chaplin - Clerihew

Charlie Chaplin’s his name
“Slap stick” brought him fame
Chuckled when I watch his flick
But never saw him “slap a stick”

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Bad Boss

He was egotistical
Like Napoleon
    No longer a thorn for me
           On the day he said:
                  “It’s my way or the highway”
                            This new job has set me free

Composed 10/09/2012

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New Passions


Dad never shunned something new
He felt he could learn “HOW TO”
Dad could do it all! 
Amazed me, what he could do
And all the stuff that he knew
New things were a ball!
As time went on, and I grew
Like Dad, I liked new things too 
They would just enthrall!

Engineering was my call
Lots of new stuff to install
Was I up to it?
I made it without a fall
Some classes I did appall
But I’d never quit!
Retired after the long haul
But never am I banal
Life’s good I admit!

Writing poetry’s a hit
I made golf clubs quite a bit
Play golf till I’m tan! 
Fix guitars that are unfit
Then publish “How to do it”
Start a Bluegrass Band!
Building models from a kit  
Don’t watch TV and just sit
New passions are grand!


This poem is a Virelai, not shown in the poetry form list

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A Perspective On Life


Life is so precious when you’ve got health
Good health is much more precious than wealth
Be willing to explore what you can
Discoveries help to make life grand

New opportunities come your way
Jump-in quick as they may go away
Let the world know you want to join in
Put your hand out and make a new friend
 
Live life boldly, learn new things firsthand 
Take off your shoes and walk in the sand
Don’t be timid because something’s new
Adventure’s door is open to you

There’s new things to learn, around the clock
Open the door when you hear a knock
You only get this one chance to live
Experience what life’s got to give

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Sex Movie

Hear me out on this and don’t make a fuss
I like porno flicks full of sex and lust?
Please keep this a secret just between us
One’s showing today I’ve heard is top crust
Who told you that seeing it is a must?
I sure hope it is someone that you can trust
No one knows sex movies better than Gus
OK, ask Fred to go and drive his bus
And you should pay his way, that’s only just
He’s just such a fink, do you get my thrust?
Pay for Fred is something we’ll not discuss
Just forget it; the whole idea’s a bust

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The Birds and the Bee's

My oldest daughter, I named Colleen
She entered puberty at thirteen
The birds and bee's explained
Left me completely drained
Dad, I already know the sex scene

Contest Entry by Charles Sides

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Egotistical Twit


I had a boss who thought he was it
He was an Egotistical Twit
When he passed away 
On funeral day
Only two people showed and that’s it