The CanaryA Poem by Randy Johnson
When my uncle bought me a gift, it was something I had to bury.
When I opened his Christmas present, I received a dead canary. He put it in a cage and wrapped it on the first day of December. Feeding and watering it was what the idiot failed to remember. Cussing and yelling was what my neighbors heard. When I receive a present, I don't want a dead bird. When I yelled and cussed, my uncle said that I wasn't showing gratitude. But when I receive a dead pet for a present, it tends to put me in a bad mood. My uncle is so dumb that I'm ashamed to admit that we're related. He was actually surprised when his present was something I hated. My uncle would win the Nobel Prize if the prize could be for people who are dumb. He actually suggested that I take the dead bird to the pet store and ask for a refund. When it comes to dealing with my uncle, my patience is wearing thin. And I don't ever want to receive a Christmas present from him again. © 2022 Randy Johnson |
StatsAuthorRandy JohnsonTNAboutI was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on August 20, 1971. I've lived in East Tennessee since 1973. My hobbies are writing and drawing. more..Writing
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