Funny …
The Duo-rhyme is humorous.
At any rate, it suits light verse.
It has a twinkle in its eye.
You chuckle, and you say, ‘O my!’
It does not tower up on high,
so lofty it might reach the sky,
but plays down here with you and I –
would rather make you laugh than cry.
You say it can be serious?
Surely nothing could be worse!
13 July 2019
I found this tucked away in my 'recent writings' files, dated 7 June – only five-and-a-bit weeks ago and already forgotten. I don't recall, either, where I found instructions for the Duo-rhyme (though I have now located some at Shadow Poetry) but evidently I tried one for fun and immediately dismissed it as a piece of nonsense. Now I've come across it again, I think it's a fun bit of nonsense, worth posting.
I found this tucked away in my 'recent writings' files, dated 7 June – only five-and-a-bit weeks ago and already forgotten. I don't recall, either, where I found instructions for the Duo-rhyme (though I have now located some at Shadow Poetry) but evidently I tried one for fun and immediately dismissed it as a piece of nonsense. Now I've come across it again, I think it's a fun bit of nonsense, worth posting.
23 Jan 2021
Worth sharing too, I trust, for a light-hearted mood in this hopeful new year. Linking to Writers' Pantry #54: New Dawn at Poets and Storytellers United.
Thank you for sharing the journey of this poem, Rosemary. The couplets and language combine to make it light-hearted and fun. You made me smile this freezing cold morning.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Kim.
DeleteIt is often profitable to look up some pieces from long ago finding they are worth a second showing. Clearly that is the case here.
ReplyDeleteNothing could be worse indeed.
ReplyDeleteLet humour light our days.
Anna :o]
I really like this poem here;
ReplyDeleteit makes me laugh; make me cheer
This poem is just tons of fun
oh, please, please, please...another one!
it's certainly worth sharing, a chuckle for the day and a year that is looking good.
ReplyDeletesometimes a 'lost' poem is found, and we goes like 'hey, this fellow is not so bad'...
:)
Definitely post-worthy! A delight ......
ReplyDeleteI enjoy things that rhyme so this was fun, plus, someone who would rather make you laugh than cry should always be a welcome presence. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore a regular dose of fun nonsense. And this was a delightful bit of it.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what a duo rhyme is, but this made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteI love a poem with that twinkle!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting rhyming rhythm, and you managed it with humor. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLove this, it brings a smile to my face :-)
ReplyDeleteAnything that promotes a laugh--or that reminds us that we aren't alone, since I've come across more than one piece I have totally forgotten--is worth sharing. So, gracias very mucho!
ReplyDeleteThanks for unearthing and sharing this Rosemary... :)
ReplyDeleteThis form is new to me. Enjoyed your poem
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
Much💖love
Tight and funny piece!
ReplyDelete'You say it can be serious? Surely nothing could be worse!' - lovely lines, reminds me of the Stephen Hawking quote 'Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.' Enjoyed reading this!
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