Say CheeseA Poem by Elton CampI don't like cheese and I'm not going to say it.Say Cheese By Elton Camp It puts me under an irritating little trial When a photographer demands I smile If it doesn’t work for him to ask, “Please,” Next to come is the expression, “Say cheese” Then, “Say whiskey” may be the next attempt From smiling at that one, I also am exempt I am not even a bit inclined to smile today And you’re not going to get me to"no way Actually, I think that most folks are repelled By a smile that obviously has been compelled Photographer, there’s no need to stay around All you are going to get from me is a frown © 2012 Elton Camp |
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1 Review Added on January 25, 2012 Last Updated on January 25, 2012 AuthorElton CampRussellville, ALAboutI am retired from college teaching/administration and writing as a hobby. My only "publications" are a weekly column in our local newspaper. Most of my writing is prose, but I do produce some "poetr.. more..Writing
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