Rhyme Of The Day

Various meanderings with a rhyme in there somewhere.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Before Cars Were Computers

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Rewatched My Cousin Vinnie On flight across Atlantic. Who knew that positraction Could sound so darned romantic?
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

At the Reconstructed Globe

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The original Globe Theatre, Was a three-thousand seater. Except... they couldn’t all sit. One third of them had to stand. They say the...
Monday, May 27, 2019

Ruffly Speaking

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How did this sort of collar Ever become a fashion to follar?
Saturday, May 25, 2019

Last Night

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Loud screaming baby On flight out of town - Kid, could you maybe Just settle down? All of that yelping Of sorrowful blues Isn’t much h...
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Saw One In The Neighborhood

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I think it would be noyce To have my own Rolls Royce. I wouldn’t let it roll For fear it might get stole. Instead I’d let it lodge Secu...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Serial Disappointment

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I watched Battle Star Gallactica All the way to its awkward end, So if you followed Game of Thrones, I feel for you, my friend.

Migration Time

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I saw this scarlet tanager With feathers of red and black. I offered to be its manager But it would not answer back.
Sunday, May 19, 2019

Neighborhood Effect

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One of the best things about having a daughter Who lives three blocks away Is that I can visit my granddaughter Almost every day.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Etymology Enigma

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In Latin nunc means now. In Spanish nunca means never. That make sense - exactly how? I’ll just say: Whatever!
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Nonhuman

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My dog works hard to insure that she gets Her fair share of pets. There she goes, With canine command, Nudging her nose Into my hand. ...
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Second Sunday in May

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My role has been that of a dad, But I’m awfully glad That some people are mothers too, And if one those people is you, I just want to sa...
Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Concrete Criticism

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I bought a garden troll For my flower bed. He jumped right into his role. “Your tulips suck,” he said.
Monday, May 06, 2019

GOT Latte

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Film is a beautiful art, So remember to pick up Your Starbucks cup Before the cameras start.
Friday, May 03, 2019

Spare Parts

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Where do you take a dog who loses his tail? A re-tailer! And if you think that joke’s a failure, I’ve got one more. Where do you go if yo...
Thursday, May 02, 2019

While Walking a Baby

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You can see the thing as pointless I suppose - This thing that we call life, this act of being. But when you’re in the middle of its throe...
Monday, April 29, 2019

Flaky Induction

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They tell you each snowflake’s unique. I fear that this claim may be weak. I’ve watched them float down in the air. They come way too fas...
Friday, April 26, 2019

Forecast Revised

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I thought I’d already enjoyed The final snow of spring But now my hopes are buoyed By what tomorrow will bring! And really, who’s to say...
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Balbo Monument

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Ancient pillar from Italy Posing prettily Here in Chicago, a gift From a dictator With whom we later Developed a major rift.

Admissions

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News stories indicate that a couple, who are charged in the college admissions scandal, are leaning toward a “we didn’t think we were doing ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Bard Schmard

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Shakespeare said a lot of stuff first, Which proves he really was the worst. Why on earth should we lavish praise On a guy who only spoke...
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