Guest Post (Poem): “There once was a boy named Chippy”
*The following silly poem was composed by the wonderfully talented poet, Monsterbat (who also happens to be my son). His poem imitates the style of Shel Silverstein, his favorite poet. This poem is posted with his generous permission.
Once there was a boy named Chippy Resistance
where others did not could
he simply would
he really could take care of business
he really was good
he knew how to square dance
once with a lance
he fought, by chance,
50 foot wolves with a special stance
He learned in China as easy as pulling up his pants
but when pulling up pants, sometimes you slip
sometimes you trip
and so, that day Resistance died
and so everyday everyone cries
from the bottom of their heart
it just comes out their eyes
and so nowadays we immortalize
in song valiant Chip!
September 2nd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Great one! Poor Chip, I hope there are other adventures before his downfall. Awesome photo, too! Anthology cover portrait!
September 3rd, 2012 at 3:22 pm
I LOVE Shel Silverstein and I LOVE this poem! Fabulous job Monsterbat!
September 16th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I am a fan of your work, Monsterbat. To this day I fear writing poems and yours was just superb.