By Karen Cherry
Covered wagons all lined up
The frantic start, it was abrupt.
My aching began at the first jolt
I hung in, I did not revolt.
Still, I felt every pebble and every bump
What can I do for my aching rump?
My husband rides on my lovely horse
I'm stuck here, driving the oxen of course
He is there resting, smoking his pipe
My anger's building my temper is ripe
After making his supper I went to bed
He enjoyed sipping some whisky instead
When he crawled into the wagon intent on some lovin'
With my boots still firmly on I did a fair bit of shovin'
I now ride my beautiful well tempered horse
While he drives the cantankerous oxen of course
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By Karen Cherry
On reflection he felt very slighted
He gave and they took it's all been sighted
By others they all knew
Well, at least one or two
And, his small world it needs to be righted
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He needs some vengeance or justice he thought
Did they think that they would never be caught
Just because he is nice
The men never thought twice
Wait till they see the compadres he's bought
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One has a distinctly warped little bent
And they were the best ones that he could rent
He wants you to suffer
There won't be a buffer
These are the punishers that he has sent
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The second man applies all the best pain
He's untouched I hope that's all very plain
He looks at his list
Then gives you a twist
You might even think that he is insane
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The third creature pitches in here and there
But often bows out until you are bare
It's his one little quirk
Though he does like his work
He'll slice you open from here down to there
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Austin read this most interesting book
It's about terror, he took a long look
He gave it some thought
And that's why he bought
Those three bad fellers he's got on the hook
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These men are all replaceable of course
And there are more of them from the same source
They will do their job well
Or be put in a cell
As the town sheriff he has no remorse
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By Karen Cherry
Alma wanted closure
She got close, he's in a box
But the lid won't close
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By Karen Cherry
The Swiffer pads won't cut it.
Blood sometimes can get thick.
I didn't mean to kill him.
But, geez., I threw the brick.
Who knew I would have such good aim?
It seemed a cowboy 's trick.
No geriatric aim's so true.
I can't often hit a lick.
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So, he bled like he was trying to paint,
The entire kitchen floor.
He is still giving pain to me,
Leaving me with gore.
I have used up all the towels,
But there must be some more.
As usual he gives me problems,
But who's keeping score.
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I found the linen cabinet.
I am saved at last.
It's all cleaned up and sparkling.
Blood is in the past.
Everything is put up.
His "die" has now been cast.
When the need is very great,
I can and do move fast.
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By Karen Cherry
You took my heart and smashed it flat
I wasn't going to take all that
You had your chance to do things right
Instead you staged a big fat fight
Pretending you were the damaged spouse
When you were the lying cheating louse
With all our neighbors choosing sides
Poor Winston has no bonafides
His latest drunken pregnant friend
Puts all discussions to an end
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Picture from Pinterest.
My sister Tammy had her second eye surgery and it is giving her trouble, please pray for a good recovery. Karen |
By Karen Cherry
Be gone, take all your crummy stuff
I said I'm done, I've had enough
Your endless wants your hungry need
The very evilness you breed
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You said sweet things to pull me in
Oh how I wish we'd never been
So, just go on your merry way
I have no wish for you to stay
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Here's your suitcase, and here's your hat
Your company it falls quite flat
This really needs and should be said
You really were no good in bed
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By Karen Cherry
Maryanne Fitzwilliams, she had quite a temper
If she was a dog, you'd say she has distemper
But, if she is nice
And, it has happened twice
She'll put you down without even a whimper
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When she is really mad you just watch out
If you've been an unbelievable lout
She will extend all your pain
For after all you're to blame
You will have a horrible time there's no doubt
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It does not do to let down MaryAnne
Stay away from her if only you can
She looks so awfully sweet
She is tidy and neat
I would watch out though if I were a man
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By Karen Cherry
Arlo was an unremarkable thief.
His notoriety, if any, was brief.
He dropped a ming vase
It earned him a case
Since it had belonged to the chief.
He got five but he got out in two.
He went back to the work that he knew.
As he was hauled off to the clink,
He had a big think,
He would have to do something brand new.
The social worker came to his cell,
She said it was time to stop living in hell.
Find different jobs he can do,
Or he will be through.
And he will stay here for a very long spell.
He now writes for a police TV show.
Arlo is good and he rakes in the dough.
His tales are mostly all true,
Not that hard to do,
Since it is after all a comedy show.
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By Karen Cherry
This weekend was just like the rest
I do the work, he's a big giant pest
He tells me his wants
Delivers some taunts
I just go on doing my dead level best
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I trudge along with the bags I carry
Hands in pockets he strolls to the ferry
He never offers to help
The ungrateful whelp
Remind me again, why'd I marry
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As I walk now I hear a light buzz
Gage didn't hear, but he never does
He slaps his bare arm
He's in incredible harm
There's no pen in his pocket, just fuzz
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I remember seeing the EPI pen label
He's swelling bad, he doesn't look stable
He fell, he looks kind of dead
I also recall what I said
"Don't forget your EPI pen on the table."
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By Karen Cherry
You said it was completely safe now.
I disagreed.
You said all trails had been neutralized.
I disagreed.
You said all parties involved were eliminated.
I disagreed.
You said everyone was accounted for.
I disagreed.
You said it was just you and me against the world.
I disagreed.
By Karen Cherry
Amanda made her mind up and delivered the letter.
But it did not make her feel one single whit better.
She told the whole truth.
A trait due to youth,
But he refuses to admit he ever met her.
But, she also had the tape that she made,
And, by now he is under the blade.
He denied and he lied,
Things she can not abide,
But as a politician, it’s just his stock and trade.
When he took the cash she thought he was a nut.
He started talking so she asked for her cut.
While he was ragging,
She taped all his bragging
The man could not keep his mouth shut.
The news is showing it all evening long.
It’s pretty apparent that he’s in the wrong.
He has earned all the blame.
No matter what he might claim.
But a prison cell is where he belongs.
The End
By Karen Cherry
These days people can see all that you do.
All “privacy” is now open to view.
No matter how hard you try,
It will not do to be shy.
These days we are transparent me and you.
All crime is harder and harder to plan.
All the cameras and phones, understand?
Eyes, they all are on you,
When you plan jobs to do.
So, stay out of their sharp sight if you can.
My old partner was arrested today.
He thought he had gotten cleanly away.
Two guys with a cell,
Just sent him to hell
He is in for more than an overnight stay.
I think I shall have to give it all up.
Things out there just became more and more tough.
There is nowhere to hide,
You will end up inside.
Now I serve “Starbucks”, would you like a cup?
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