I'm so broke, I can't even pay attention
Sleeping on an ole, squeaky, dusty cot,
It's time to get back to my roots
My mind already imagines the plot
I'm aware that my plan is not quite legal
But appealing to more folks than you think,
I won't give names, because I'd be writing for years
But, it would probably be worth stirring up the stink
Gonna grow me a field of that hippie spinach
Shoot down every helicopter that even flies by,
President Bush has even agreed to sponsor me
As he sits in the White House, so high
Everything illegal, seems to be legal, for sure
Daily, we are ripped off, left and right,
Doctors, and healthcare are sucking us dry,
Even for nothing, In Iraq, our families fight
So why can't the gardener's make a livivg
Why is having a green thumb such a damn crime,
If I was Donald Trump, or a politician
I'd never be arrested, or spend one day of time
I am to the point, that I don't even care
It's the only way to feed my family, and survive,
Gotta go tend to my precious hippie spinach
For I need to make a million dollars by the hour of five.
Author notes
A fiction tale of course!
1-17-2008
POETDONTKNOWIT
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hell yes!
I love this!!!!!!!!! I totally agree with the points you made with this poem. Im from Kentucky so we love that spinach here lmao
I hope I see legalization in my lifetime, I would be a farme
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Was it 20/20 that had a special on the growers in one state where medicinal marijuana was legal but the proprietors got busted anyway? Maybe it was the "New American' magazine (well worth the subscription price if you have any interest in freedom at all.)
Anyway there is a ton of hypocrisy in the political world. People that hated George Boosh are going to rue the day they elected the tyrannical Fuhrer Obama. Better kick back in your 'garden' and let it all pass by like homes under a bridge on the Red River. (Woops! My bad! I ~really~ do feel for those folks in ND. Floods aren't something to make fun of even if it makes for a good analogy.)
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Roni Lynn, you're adorable. I havent talked to you in ages. Last time I did , you were having to go to court for something. Damn, about a year ago. Guess things went alright, huh?
Hippie spinach. Move to California, it's somewhat legal here.
All you need is a license, and you wouldnt believe how easy those are to come by. I remember living in Texas, getting busted with a seed in the ashtray of your car was enough to get you into trouble.
Sigh. So many social issues we seem to be stuck on would be alleviated if this were the case. Save me at least a row.
Put a big sign on itSOLD
I like your poem, even if it seems to be on the surface a funny piece, there is a serious social issue here. Underneath the laughter, there's a story of our country going to the crapper while we focus on BS like hippie spinach.
Love it.
Take care of yourself girl,
Love,
jin
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Haha, that was a funny poem! Great rhyming and word choice as well. I also liked how you called it hippie spinach because it got me interested when I read the title. I think that people would definitely agree with you about a lot of the stuff in this poem. Anyways, nice job, thanks for sharing and I am glad that I was able to read this!
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theres nothing like a bit of hauticultural activities to keep the natural substances alive ...whats wrong with herbal medicine anyway ...its better than dieting or heavy exercise ..man modern health ideas make me wanna go back ta the old systems and the original drink Coca Cola ..wee if not i just might have a beer and get drunk ...good one poet you got me feeling all illegal inside and it feels good
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i like these words. hippie spinach is such a good way of putting it.
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This is soooooo funny. You have a great sense of humour and I intend on reading many more of you poems
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This was really hilarious... ha ha! Once again you got my mind turning. Thank you for that as well. A lot of people might agree with you on this.
Thank you for sharing... ~~Iridessa MoonFlower~~
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i really enjoyed reading this poem!
great job! thank you for entering
and best of luck to you!
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an interesting piece thanks for entering
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Well written and versed! Good luck in the contest!
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yeah i like that green stuff, the leaves are quite mellow to the mad mind, a good poem, good luck in the contest.
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Fiction.suuureee!!!!LOL I KNEW you were a hippie just like me! The only difference is I live in an up-tight condo community, and they're so stupid, they wouldn't know hippie spinach if they saw it! I grow it every year behind my mulch pile. Your splitting my sides with these hysterical poems! Who's the comedian who always says your very first line? I knew I liked you. Next time I'll smoke some green spinach in your honor. The boys and I have such fun when I visit with this special gadget! PLugs in the wall. LOL
Shana
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wow this hippie spinach sounds like good stuff!I think it grows here in the uk also!
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OMG I love it.......Hidden well within your words I reckon, but its there and tells such a great and funny tale
Cindy
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Never tried it myself but I love spinach.Love the rhymne, Ros
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Gosh this was funny. I fell asleep after only a few lines.
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Totally agreed... i dont smoke cept cigarettes but have often made money one way or another. i actually tried to have an arguement bout a copper bout this... i was like... how many dvo's etc do u get called out to coz of spinach and how many coz of alcohol... he totally agreed with me... there went my arguement lol.
hugs,
georgie,
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lol, i really enjoyed this, says a lot really hehe
woop woop woop
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Very nice, I'll definitley give you props for creativity. I have never read a piece about anything like this before. I enjoyed the rhyme scheme and what not as well... Good job.
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Hahaha this is excellent! You know my favorite part is:
"So why can't the gardener's make a livivg
Why is having a green thumb such a damn crime,
If I was Donald Trump, or a politician
I'd never be arrested, or spend one day of time"
Mostly because this is what a lot of people say lol You did a great job
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