Gerald Berke

about molley

Eiffel eyeful trifle
oiyfull, joyful, jolly, molly
awful, pawfull,

I am so very jolly when I see molly


Kitties say fuck

hey, I says to the kitty whats that that I hear
I thought you're supposed to go purr
get real said the kitty, I ain't gonna pur
just look at the shit on my fur

but how about kids, the sweet little things
we're trying to bring them up right
say's the kitty hey fucks a fine word
unless you're really uptight

all gods creatures say fuck in one way or another
God made all the words and fuck is just one
I don't that God ever says fuck but I'll tell you
You don't want to be near if he does

reflections on identity
pleased and proud
he celebrates his own achievement
perfect
he approves of his reflection from the side

trim and tall with a beard
another day another windmill
work is never done

readying herself
who shall it be
her audience or her mirror
either will do

having achieved her color
she has her purpose and her flock
to the rescue!

important
tones of import, thunderous tones
a cookie sheet beneath his cumberbund...
somewhere a strobe light flashes out an imitation of lightning


my neighbor Gloria

living in her house longer than my time upon this planet,
she'll watch from her porch and walk just a bit
she has not run out of kind things to say

bulletproof,
beyond reproach
he killed for this country
maybe even died.

war
killing
politically correct
and often good for the economy

the gone again gardener...
this looks like a good spot
dig a little, in you go
well watered
see you in a couple of years
see how it all worked out


About the Author

U of Illinois graduate, long and varied IBM career, stepped into an amazing time! Almost out the door, he found his footing.

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