I read enough news on Reuters
to put Manasseh out of rank,
Capone and his kin of
hanous crimes;
Not unlike the softer crisis-
talk-shows that stage
the family closet
(legal counsel unexempt),
nearly like ransacking my
underwear drawer
looking for clues about
a color yet named-
scratching itchy ears,
making up new thoughts with
yoga-form Milk Duds.
crazy carousels of goings-on
which brought me to a sobering
decree- that I should weave
some chicken hats, plumes n’ all
One for me, and some for you
if you’re game-
dance with the Banchees
and Darby O’Gill,
cross my heart and hope
to be impetuous-grill some
cheese on fondue skews,
have a hay-day with Lik m’ aid
that stains; slurp Groucho-shaped
croutons floating on store-brand soup,
limbo barefoot on a hot brick porch-
shake-a-tail-feather with Johnny Depp
be-bop to repeats of ‘Wipe Out’,
trumpet jewels with Bob James
and Manhattan’s saxxy
‘Birdland’,
scoot-the-shoot, yep
cut the rug
till cows fly!
A "Huh"? from the "Huh?" Collection
Author notes
If things get serious....I seriously break out...Cluck and all! S
For reference: 'Manassah' was one if not THEE most corrupt and evil kings of Judah (about 600 B.C). He was much responsible for Israel's divisions with separation from the living God's direction, serving false gods, including Baal. He was also the hand behind extensive terror, violence and crime beyond imagination. The root of today's holy wars.
Actually, that's not what it's about. haha....~ See if you can figure it out.
Written February 20th, 2004
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Excellent poem there, light hearted in it's very own way and definitely bringing a smile to my face.
Really well done.
Many thanks and good luck in my contest. -
Great!
Sounds like you had a blast!...can I join the party?...thanks for submitting this light hearted romp against societies tales of doom and gloom!...be happy!...Dan xx -
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you analyzed this one square on he head!
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Yeah, Baby! I am there! Especially for that last stanza. I adore the way you flipped this one at the reader. VERY cute and creative. But then, who said ya weren't already those things? You make me smile.
Hugs, Joyce -
amoungst the chaos
is the humor that life itself brings...
without it life would be unbearable!
I did enjoy this very much so!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill -
I'd like to purchase a chicken hat from you if you go into business making them. I do agree that society is just plain chaotic. It seems sometimes we are not far from the days of Sunday afternoons at the coliseum, yet we act as though we are perfect. If we play both sides of that coin well enough and manage to keep them departmentalized in our mind’s, we might just get away with it. The problem is when we place the two side by side, marvel at the discrepancy, and wonder where we went wrong. I fear I’m making little sense. I ought to get sleep, but getting to bed on time has never been a strong point of mine
God bless!
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A real LIVE chicken hat?? Ohhhhhh well, that means you're cool. And that means I will invite you to the ho-down if society doesn't COOL it! lol..Thank you for the comment on "Chicken Hats Rip The News".
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I have a chicken hat it is neat!
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Well, I know who is Manessah; but! I think this poem is about a barbeque out on the patio out by the pool, with the stereo rockin some good country boot-scootin' tunes and just havin' fun for the sake of havin' fun. Gees, Cookie! I don't know. You're gonna have to tell me what it is. What can I say? I'm old and often have a dyslexic brain! LOL! This really is a great write, hon. Lots of love in Christ~~ BonnieQ
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Thank you!! Yep. Gotta go with the flow! hahaha....
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now that i know i wasn't really supposed to understand this in any literal way, it is far easier (and more pleasurable) to read.
nice.
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Heheh..Sherry.
It's basically lots of rediculous nonsense but reflecting society, its interests in the privacy of the home, and how famous they get the more they pry. The sanctity of the home is being raped, and they make reality shows, and even news shows that contest our very leaders.
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I like your off-beat humor. Quite a good poem.
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LOL, all this from reading reuters?
you are hillarious darlin,
we must chat soon!
email me please
Tamara -
interesting humor
lol....
different
good job
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Hi Cookie, Well this one I dont understand or get sorry lol....but hey I think you look lovely in a chicken hat lol
Hugs,Sherry
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