My lovely pet bunny named Blue
Escaped from his cage (yes it’s true!)
I hope that he fled
To nature instead
Of making a nice rabbit stew!
Robbie’s Daily Poems
Autumn
It’s not as cold as winter
It’s not as warm as spring
The flowers are half-hearted
The birds just barely sing
The seasons are a-changing
This did not get my vote!
It would be far less painful
But I forgot my coat!
Image from Pixabay © 3dman_eu 2016
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Finish This Poem – “Dinner Dishes”
It was with heavy heart and grimace wide
That I—the piles of dinner dishes—spied.
With caked-on crumbs and bits of dried-on sauce;
The sticky bits remaining from first course.
I looked upon the bubbles rising high
And, reaching for the gloves, let out a sigh.
I ‘spose the dinner dishes must be done…
…
(Can you finish this poem? 😂😂😂)
Image from Pixabay © Melissa-Anna 2017
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From The Archives: Earphones
Have you ever sat out in the sun or walked along a road,
Seen adult after adult walking by,
And wondered why these people all had earphones in their ears,
What music were they list’ning to, and why?
Left and right they walk like drones along the city streets,
They’re all plugged in on buses and on planes.
You see them fixing cords at crossings, loosening their knots,
You see them all plugged in, in seats, on trains.
It turns out it’s not music that they’re listening to at all.
It turns out it’s not jazz, or rock, or rave.
You see, these plugged-in adults that are blending in quite well
Are robots that need training to behave.
If you take out their earphones, they’ll forget to go to work.
Forget to tie their shoes. Forget their pants.
If you take out their earphones, they’ll try to munch on dirt,
They’ll water all their friends and talk to plants!
So if you don’t want robot people licking your front door
You don’t want your great-grandma rudely hugged,
You don’t want robot people racing carts through every mall,
Don’t ever let those earphones be unplugged!
Image © Robbie Yates 2017
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Gardening
I bought myself a wide array of seeds
Decided I would grow some veg and fruit.
For gardening’s the humblest of deeds
And helps me cut my shopping costs to boot.
I grew some lovely aubergines and greens
It thrilled me when the harvesting could start.
The problem is that all those fibrous beans
Have caused the most horrendous type of…
…indigestion.
Image from Pixabay © congerdesign 2015
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A Serious Piece: Safe (A 5-7-5 Poem)
your small hand finds mine
the bustling road uncertain
united we’re safe
Image from Pixabay © Pexels 2016
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Ironing
A lovely wrinkly Grandma
Had just turned ninety-nine.
Her children gave her roses,
Her sister gave her wine.
A gift came from her grandkids
She took a peek within:
A brand new shiny iron
“To smooth out Grandma’s skin.”
