Life Lesson
I think a library
Is a place that’s prime
It’s where shhhh happens
All the time
Science Faction
We wish Star Wars allegory writers
The best of luck, it’s true
And leave them with these parting words
“Metaphors be with you”
Feathered Filler
When my breakfast I gave
To two wrens at home
I filled two birds
With one scone
Limerick (Untitled)
The art critics sure are in awe
Of impressionist paintings they saw
They all asked him whether
He paints with a feather
The famous bird artist Wren-oir
Seasonal
Mister Robin
Loudly sing
Heralding
The start of spring
But if your voice
Should turn to mum
Does that mean spring
Will never come?
Ride the Wind
Catching wind in parachutes
Those two are riding high
It seems to me their names should be
“Pair o’ sailors” of the sky
Belief System
If belief had any power at all
We wouldn’t be able to fly
And way up there above us
Zeus would rule the sky
Our world would be quite different
It’s very safe to say that
Because instead of being round
It would be flat
And everyone, at least once a year
Would have happiness because
They’d all be getting prezzies
From Santa Claus
Plus computers would be cheaper
And simpler, by the way
Because no one would need one
With more than 640 K
(Thanks, Bill Gates)
So belief is rather meaningless
But the point is not to taunt
Cuz I know you believe in believing
Anything you want
Kevin Ahern is an Oregon State University professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Biophysics. In his retirement, he writes verses.
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