Posts Tagged ‘Ego Humor’

An Ambitious Builder, but NOT The One You Think (Limerick)

Sunday, February 18th, 2024

A young builder who loved his reflection
Was determined to win an election.
But voters were vexed
Cuz he constantly flexed…
And was caught with a public erection.

Is This Holiday An Achievement? (Limerick)

Thursday, March 24th, 2016

March 24 is International Day For Achievers.

To the “Day for Achievers,” say “Nay!”
It’s superfluous! Nix the hurray!
Why let praise-swelled heads spread?
My proposal, instead:
Let’s give UNDERachievers their day.

Limerick Rant

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Limerick Rant
By Madeleine Begun Kane

A botanist, rather a ranter,
Looked down upon lighthearted banter.
Though he constantly “shared”
His views, which he blared,
When his wife tried to talk, he’d supplant ‘er.

Bragging Rights (Haiku)

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Sunday Scribblings asks poets to brag about themselves in verse. So here’s my bragging haiku:

I don’t mean to brag,
But I’m proud of the fact that
I’m not a braggart.