Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Warning: Poetry

Annoying advice is prolific
From people who think they're terrific.
All you can do
Is try not to stew;
Not passing it on is the ticket.

So next time your in-laws get started
And you feel that you're being bombarded,
Don't raise up your bile,
Nod politely and smile;
For someday they will be departed.

I haven't tried my hand at poetry for awhile, which I'm sure many were very grateful for. But how could I resist a limerick challenge? Mad Kane asked for limericks or haikus about bad advice, and I managed to do one both about and containing bad advice. It's a two in one! Sorry, I just can't do haikus.

18 Excellent Points:

Leanne said...

I like the poem.
Now, I'd better go home.

:)

Mr. Fabulous said...

Very cool! I really enjoyed that!

The Intracerebral Itinerary said...

Awesome poem. Actually the nodding and smiling politely does save a lot of time and trouble- it helps to live a ways away and only have to deal with certain people on certain days of the year...

Jacki said...

Is there anything you can't do??

Summer said...

I think that's a fantastic limerick!

Dan said...

This is wonderful! Good advice about the in-laws. I cooked our entire Thanksgiving meal -- for me, my wife and mother-in-law. The only words my mil had to say about it were what she didn't like about it. No joke.

WorksForMom said...

You are HILARIOUS. Would it be inappropriate for me to print that, frame it and show it to my in-laws? Great! I didn't think so either!

You rock.

Marie said...

Leanne- why, are your in-laws there?

Mr. Fab- Why thank you.

Loraine- very true. I guess we all should know, eh? ;)

Jacki- I can't listen to James Blunt.

Summer- thanks!

Dan- that's funny, my husband was a cook for eight years, and I can't get him to do anything in the kitchen.

WorksforMom- do it as a cross-stitch sampler and hang it on the bathroom wall. Facing the toilet.

Sian said...

Love these :)In-laws are great fun over the holidays.Ha ha.

Robin said...

Love it :).

Bee said...

It's like you were in my head!!! Having people who think they know better than my humble self- I especially love the first part.

SweetTalkingGuy said...

Yeah, finally found your blog! I like it - and you can write limericks too. - prolific-ticket, started-departed! Love it...

Minda said...

your great Marie I miss you!!!

Jazz said...

I'll try to remember that at Christmas.

Marie said...

Sian- mine live far, far away. :)

Bee- and they think they're humble too, betcha money.

Sweet talking guy- I saw some that used 4- syllable words, it was kewl.

Jazz- LOL no kidding.

the108 said...

Hot damn.... that is some good poetry!

I like it :D

Lisa said...

LOL! I'm very impressed! You're quite the poet!

UL said...

This was so much fun, loved your limerick take, even though I got here just...

UL