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Delayed Inventions
Contributed by
softerware
on
Thursday, 26th March 2015 @ 09:59:40 PM in AEST
Topic:
HumorPoetry
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When life escapes your firm command;
It’s best to have a second plan!
Before you pull the plug and quit;
May I suggest you sleep on it?
Given time to percolate;
Your plan may find a better fate!
Every story here is true;
Fame from utter failures grew!
Some of our premier inventions;
Rode the wake of failed intentions!
Soggy french fries overlooked;
Were salted, sliced, and overcooked;
By a chef with hands on hips;
The chef's revenge? Potato chips!
A pharmacist made medication;
Which became a fav libation;
You may think it just a joke;
But that’s how we invented Coke!
Mixing soda pop at home;
John left it on the porch alone;
Come morning it was frozen thick;
A Popsicle complete with stick!
When charging a florescent light;
A German scientist got a fright!
From rays that went right through his bones!
He called them “X” for rays unknown!
To make a rust-resistant gun
He thought to mix some chromium;
Harry couldn’t make it seal;
So named his error “stainless steel!”
Leo kept on coming back;
Trying to make man-made shellac;
When he couldn’t get it right;
He called his pink glop Bakelite!
A Russian chemist found this treat;
When his dinner tasted sweet;
The secret was his dirty hands;
Coated still with coal-tar sand!
Had he washed his hands you know;
We wouldn’t have our Sweet & Low!
I’m well equipped with what it takes;
To make such awe-inspiring mistakes!
I daily make a mess or two;
Of something I attempt to do!
And though I look for indications;
Of a purposeful mutation;
When I spill, or burn, or bubble;
It is hardly worth the trouble;
Re-inventing blackened rubble!
Copyright ©
softerware
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2015-03-26 21:59:40]
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Re: Delayed Inventions
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by Invierno on
Friday, 27th March 2015 @ 06:49:51 AM AEST
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Bravo! This is by far and away the most informative poem I have ever read in my life. You need to be on Jeopardy!
Really, really cool! You are so kind to me in comments, and I recall you writing that your poetry doesn't contain the depth you see in other's efforts, but that is not true at all. You have a gift for word craft I seldom see, and in the weaving, you DO present a deeper message.
I found this to be very inspirational, uplifting, and......you got a smile out of me far earlier in the day than is the norm, which is when I see my wife come out from the bedroom.
Bless you.
Invierno |
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Re: Delayed Inventions
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by RussellReinhardt on
Friday, 27th March 2015 @ 08:37:22 AM AEST
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Hi there Soft
Now Mike How on earth can I comment on such a beautiful poem LoL man you said it all. I concur with Mike on this one Soft. Thank you for gracing mine eyes with this piece love it ;-) God bless
Greetings
Rus |
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Re: Delayed Inventions
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by ladyfawn on
Friday, 27th March 2015 @ 04:24:40 PM AEST
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beautifully crafted, rhyme, style and flow exquisite!
hugs n' love nessa |
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Re: Delayed Inventions
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 30th March 2015 @ 09:27:10 AM AEST
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Absolutely love it and thank you for this veritable wealth of information. And the Sweet & Low...another reason to avoid the stuff.
Thank you,
Sir Timotheus |
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Re: Delayed Inventions
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by Pogivic on
Saturday, 4th April 2015 @ 01:30:23 PM AEST
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| When I read other peoples poetry I don't look for spelling mistakes or perfect rhyme scheme. I only know that if I like it I feel like letting the author know that they have a new admirer. Hope to read more of yours in the future. |
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