Tag Archives: Humor

Life Lessons

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Helen

Oh wow I lost my job today What gift in this circumstance Is hidden away? Gift, schmift Is what I say!! Crap happens somewhere Every day Karma is a bitch but from what I see She bestows her fortune and … Continue reading →

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The Limerick That Yearned For More

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Helen

There once was a limerick I knew That people would quote in review A laugh it would bring While it yearned to sing Of something more pure and true But the truth will not bring it much cheer Since sonnets … Continue reading →

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Moving Up

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Helen

Your love was generous and fine Your small celebrity Made those that followed in your wake Associate with me And we all know that being loved Is great publicity The jewels you bought and clothes I wore Were expensive and … Continue reading →

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Cat

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Helen

Cat stretch Luxuriant Eyes the world With sly curiosity Waiting for a mouse To swat With lazy paw Or a human To entice Then torment With playful glee So wise he waits The perfect moment Purring softly A siren song … Continue reading →

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Drama Queen

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Helen

You live a tragedy Like Anna Karenina Weeping, disconsolate By the train You’re so dramatic Like Lady Macbeth With wild ambition No more restrained Or like Camilla Le Fanu’s vampire Leaving every victim Soulless, drained Could you please refrain? Why … Continue reading →

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The BA

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Helen

Sometimes as I peruse My workplace budget Some strange delight Suggests I am a frustrated accountant Other times when navigating Complex and intense Interpersonal conversation A little thrill Suggests a frustrated psychologist instead Sometimes as I ponder The abstract and … Continue reading →

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Fashion Victim

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Helen

In fashion’s hues do I adorn My body now, clothed every morn And should these colours somehow jar I leave my household quite forlorn The slightest clash I find will mar A fashionista would-be star Or last year’s shoes will … Continue reading →

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On Line Shopping

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Helen

I’m an on-line shopping addict I love my DVDs New clothes on shopping networks Are guaranteed to please I hate to shop in stores now I loathe so much the queue And purchases delivered Every day are gifts to you … Continue reading →

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Just Being Logical About This….

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Helen

I admit that it’s true That with nearness of you My cheeks seem to show A far pinker hue And it seems we see here My more brittle veneer Comes with moments when you Have ventured more near But let’s … Continue reading →

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Bridesmaid Rites

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Helen

At what point Does the slave To self-righteous Selfishness Arise? At what point cry ‘Halt!’ ‘Enough!!’ To a litany Of absurd and costly Ephemeral demands? Do we question The expectations Of these rituals of choice And the sorority Of wedded … Continue reading →

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