David Plantinga : Writing

Perspectives

Perspectives

A Poem by David Plantinga


There’s only one painting of Saint George slaying a dragon in the Louvre so sterner readers can ding this limerick on veracity. I tried to find..
Agonauts

Agonauts

A Poem by David Plantinga


Too nimble for sluggards to swat Flies will gambol when it gets hot. Don’t bother to flap. You’re too slow to slap ..
Buzzing Flies

Buzzing Flies

A Poem by David Plantinga


The summer brings on buzzing flies. Those whirrings around ears and eyes Strum lullabies that make A sleeper jerk awake And aggr..
Verbosity

Verbosity

A Poem by David Plantinga


All phrases that are pleonastic And too redundant are bombastic. Verbose prolixity Makes plodding poetry, A sluggish, limping l..
Incursion

Incursion

A Poem by David Plantinga


In anti-intruder apprenticeships The tiniest tiny canines yips At any passing tread Because it’s def con red. A zombie will ..
Breakfast Sweets

Breakfast Sweets

A Poem by David Plantinga


Since a bitter beverage goes best With sweeter courses, adding zest, So many breakfast dishes Considered most delicious Are sugary..
Thimbles

Thimbles

A Poem by David Plantinga


Though thimbles are rigid and heavy and tight Getting gouged by pins is no delight. A finger jabbed enough Gets calloused, horned, ..
Shaving Cream

Shaving Cream

A Poem by David Plantinga


Though shaving with soap is very cheap The cuts can also run quite deep. Be careful round the lips. Or gout in scarlet drips. ..
Toggles

Toggles

A Poem by David Plantinga


A toggle is so fun to twist While buttons pivot like a wrist. Rotating through a slit Gives a much snugger fit. Toggles swaddle a..
Velcro

Velcro

A Poem by David Plantinga


Because zippers cruelly pinch the skin I use velcro for my fastening. Those hooks are much too small To puncture me at all, Twi..