Another 'Daddy' Story.
In rhyme, because I love it!
In rhyme, because I love it!
It's all true! |
“Great Grampa,” said the strong young chap,
You’ve lived a very long lifetime,
Please share with me just what to do,
To stay forever in my prime.”
The aged cowboy tipped his hat
And gave the boy a level look,
“Don’t git your lariat in a knot. There
Ain’t no script and no guidebook.
But one thing I kin tell you, sure,
(Though first, the thought may not appeal!)
It has to do with eatin’, Son,
Each mornin’, gunpowder on your meal.”
The boy just nodded. That, he’d try.
Then every day, without debate,
He’d sprinkle just a pinch or so
Of sulfur, charcoal, and nitrate.
Yep. Every morn on his oatmeal.
It worked! He saw a hundred three,
And when he died, at that great age,
He left a large posterity.
He left his children. (Fourteen!) Yep.
And grandkids? Thirty. It is true.
And great-grands, forty-five of them.
And great-greats? five and twenty. Whew!
And there’s one more thing he left behind,
I’ll mention it and then I’ll quit.
The handsome crematorium?
Now a twelve-foot, smoking pit.
Thanks for the laugh! and in rhymes even.
ReplyDelete"Don't get your lariat in a knot!" Great advice! LOL
ReplyDeleteHe must have been one hell of a great man! Much respect.
ReplyDeleteFunny! Took me a few seconds to get the end, but it came... with a bang.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the early morning smiles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a character. Sounds awful to eat gunpowder but I guess it worked for him.
ReplyDeleteHeeheehee! Another priceless story.
ReplyDeleteA great story! And I'm always impressed by your ability to rhyme ANYTHING!
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to start the day, reading this poem! I'll be laughing all day. You are so talented, and I can't even say that in rhyme.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like he had a long, good life. It's a wonder the sulfur, charcoal, and nitrate didn't kill him. Nitrates can react with other compounds to form carcinogens.
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of Daddy stories of yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh, not expecting that at the end. I'm guessing the lariat in the knot is the same as the knickers in a twist!
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