Thursday, December 30, 2010

Word Play

Word-play poetry is one of my favorites. Despite what you may think, word-play is one of the most clever forms of poetry. Though it may not always be as expressive as other forms of poetry, it takes a lot of time, effort, and sometimes humor.
Here is one of my favorites. Although it's a children's poem it's one of the best examples I can think of;

I Wave Good-bye When Butter Flies

BY JACK PRELUTSKY

I wave good-bye when butter flies
and cheer a boxing match,
I've often watched my pillow fight,
I've sewn a cabbage patch,
I like to dance at basket balls
or lead a rubber band,
I've marvelled at a spelling bee,
I've helped a peanut stand.

It's possible a pencil points,
but does a lemon drop?
Does coffee break or chocolate kiss,
and will a soda pop?
I share my milk with drinking straws,
my meals with chewing gum,
and should I see my pocket change,
I'll hear my kettle drum.

It makes me sad when lettuce leaves,
I laugh when dinner rolls,
I wonder if the kitchen sinks
and if a salad bowls,
I've listened to a diamond ring,
I've waved a football fan,
and if a chimney sweeps the floor,
I'm sure the garbage can.


-M.

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