I don't know where this came from - some little dusty corner of my brain. I don't know why it emerged today. I wanted to write a Christmassy thing, but this is what happened instead. Sorry if you were looking forward to something sentimental, sappy, soothing and sweet. You get this instead...
Umble Words...
by me
words with umble
seem very humble
speaking poorly, one might mumble
carelessly built, a house will crumble
stepping badly leads to a stumble
which can easily mean a tumble
a lack of humor makes one grumble
a lack of food and tummies rumble
unsteady hands will likely fumble
and things will end up in a jumble
is there any word with umble
that doesn't mean we've made a bumble?
©Donna JT Smith, 2012
I know lots of people are on Blog Break. I'll probably be off for a week, unless I see something that strikes a chord or a nerve, requiring my blogging attention (such as a runaway mitten).
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Happy Christmas week, Donna. I will be thinking of you with your grandson & all that it entails-much fun. Love your rhyming silliness!
ReplyDeleteAnother surprise poem! All the best for a joyful holiday, Donna!
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