Poems From His New Collection~

Every Thing On It

I asked for a hot dog

With everything on it

And that was my big mistake.

‘Cause it came with a parrot

A bee in a bonnet

A wristwatch, a wrench, and a rake.

It came with a goldfish,

A flag, and a fiddle,

A frog and a front porch swing.

And a mouse in a mask-

That’ the last time I ask 

For a hot dog with everything.  

Italian Food

Oh, how I love Italian food.

I eat it all the time,

Not just ‘cause how good it tastes

But ‘cause how good it rhymes.

Minestrone, cannelloni,

Macaroni, rigatoni,

Spaghettini, scallopini,

Escarole, braciole,

Insalata, cremolata, manicotti,

Marinara, carbonara,

Shrimp francese, Bolognese,

Ravioli, mostaccioli,

Mozzarella, tagliatelle,

Fried zucchini, rollatini,

Fettuccine, green linguine,

Tortellini, Tetrazzini,

Oops—I think I split my jeani.

Dirty Clothes

Some put ‘em in a washer,

Some toss ‘em in a tub,

Some dump ‘em in a laundry truck

For someone else to scrub.

Some stick ‘em in a hamper,

Some stuff ‘em in a sack.

I never worry ‘bout ‘em—

I just keep ‘em on my back