Category Archives: Humor

Fractured Fairy Tale

Posted on June 14, 2014 by oldmainer

Once upon a time, it’s told In a castle on a hill Lived a lonely Princess Alas, she lives there still It seems that her prince charming Left her to opine About her unrequited love Left dying on the vine … Continue reading →

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Perplexed

Posted on June 2, 2014 by oldmainer

Second hand is now recycled Pre-owned is what was called used What was thrown away recovered Some wear and tear was once abused How we strive to change the verbiage Make things sound much more like new When in fact … Continue reading →

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Nonsense

Posted on April 8, 2014 by oldmainer

What you think you thought I said Was something else I said instead You said you know what you had heard Before I even said a word I suspect that you were misled My thoughts I think were just misread … Continue reading →

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Limerick

Posted on February 18, 2014 by oldmainer

When first we sense somethings missin And question our sense of cognition Could it be though we try That things still go awry Cause we talk when we should listen

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Fairies, Dwarfs, and Elves

Posted on February 16, 2014 by oldmainer

  In the land of make believe The little fairies dwell You may remember Peter Pan And his Tinker Bell And then of course there’s Snow White Who had seven dwarfs for friends Hi Ho, Hi Ho, off to work … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Drink

Posted on January 20, 2014 by oldmainer

Now let me see, what drink to I Crave most, this has me vexed What do I order when I’m dry Oh gosh, I’m so perplexed I guess the one I’m having next

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Spurkey

Posted on November 17, 2013 by oldmainer

Who brought the Spam to the first Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims brought the Spam I think The Indian’s brought something to drink Though history books do not repeat it There’s more to do with corn then eat it A spurkey is … Continue reading →

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Another Old Irish Joke

Posted on August 12, 2013 by oldmainer

Sorry.  I just can’t help myself.  I love these things QUAFFED Ole Kelly worked at the breweryAnd was pretty good at thatBut one day he lost his balanceAnd fell into a vat O’Reilly went to Kelly’s houseSomeone had to tell … Continue reading →

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Let Me Think

Posted on August 7, 2013 by oldmainer

When other people think of me What thoughts of me do they perceive Is my persona welcoming And what impression do I leave Do I meet with their approval Do they agree with what I say When they stop and … Continue reading →

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You And Eye

Posted on July 21, 2013 by oldmainer

It can’t be real, did I just see That cute young girl just wink at me I’m sure I must have seen it wrong But just in case, I’ll play along I steal another furtive glance Again I catch her … Continue reading →

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