As Smart As...

But at least his Mommy loves him...

Little Billy Honeykins

No thoughts disturbed his sleep

In fact, no thoughts disturbed his days;

His well just wasn’t deep

 

His mind, as agile as a slug,

As sharp as a rusty spoon,

As quick as a pregnant tortoise,

As bright as October’s new moon

 

His brains, rather than in his skull

Were in an undisclosed location

Quite the quandary, since Billy’d had

A standard education.

 

Author's Note

I know this kid...

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

i am sure he was happy in his own little world, loved this .. your poetry makes me smile..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Stella! I always say that Silly is my favorite Muse! :)

[Stella Armour]

me too....i like nonsense poems, maybe our muses are sisters..lol

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

lol cool :) still Billy made it. love the word play and the words are quirky stunning. :) thanks for sharing this Ms. Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Marc! Just a bit of fun.

[The Nude Writer]

Haha :) I think we all know this kid =P
Very fun poem as always :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks! :)

[Marie]

I'm not sure having a "standard" education is saying that much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly! (and I'm a teacher, mind you...)

[Ryan]

ignorance is bliss... I love the similes in the second stanza and the punch-line ending. well done :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Ryan!

[Ryan]

:)

[Robert James Parfett]

I have a few of those myself!! I think they live quite happily though. In fact sometimes I wish I could live oblivious to everything. A very funny and apt piece.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, ignorance is indeed bliss. Thanks, Robert!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Now that is quite witty and very sweet in a way... We are all lovable in our own way.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, R&R!