Ain't That The Truth
Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
by Spitfire
A 3-5-4 count (12 syllables)
Chapter 1
senryu (in my hands)
Posted September 15, 2015Humor / Poetry
224 views | 23 reviews
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Does this mean I can't get into college?
Chapter 2
senryu (haikus and senryus)
Posted August 17, 2015Satire / Poetry
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If only youth stayed
Chapter 4
senryu (thin hair and thick flab)
Posted June 10, 2015General / Poetry
281 views | 26 reviews
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Do the math.
Chapter 5
senryu (internet sales)
Posted June 5, 2015General / Poetry
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Invest in men's underwear.
Chapter 6
A Low Distraction
Posted August 16, 2015Humor / Poetry
221 views | 11 reviews
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Can't wait for the breaks (5-7-5)
Chapter 7
A Challenge to TV Screenwriters
Posted May 2, 2015Satire / Poetry
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Keeping warm but distant (5-7-5)
Chapter 8
A Musical Booth
Posted June 9, 2015Humor / Poetry
282 views | 27 reviews
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Dessert served first. (5-7-5)
Chapter 9
Before the Nuptials
Posted May 7, 2015General / Poetry
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Always bring a book.
Chapter 10
Wasting My Time
Posted April 18, 2015General / Poetry
264 views | 27 reviews
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Protecting yourself (5-7-5)
Chapter 11
Germs Deferred
Posted April 22, 2015General / Poetry
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Dumping frustration
Chapter 12
senryu (browbeaten husband)
Posted April 9, 2015Humor / Poetry
233 views | 10 reviews
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Pleasure follows pain
Chapter 13
Checking for Lumps
Posted April 15, 2015General / Poetry
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Identity crises when filling out forms
Chapter 14
senryu (check male or female)
Posted April 7, 2015General / Poetry
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Chapter 15
Six Figure Bill
Posted March 27, 2015Humor / Poetry
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Armchair Shopping
Chapter 16
Visa at Work
Posted June 2, 2015General / Poetry
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Murders at loose
Chapter 17
senryu (wannabe writers)
Posted March 15, 2015General / Poetry
260 views | 11 reviews
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Winter Olympics
Chapter 18
senryu (drivers spin)
Posted March 6, 2015Humor / Poetry
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constipated rhythm
Chapter 19
senryu (ten laxative brands)
Posted January 28, 2015Humor / Poetry
210 views | 22 reviews
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A heavyweight decision
Chapter 20
senryu (one-ply or two-ply)
Posted January 23, 2015Humor / Poetry
224 views | 30 reviews
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The power of suggestion (5-7-5)
Chapter 21
Anonymous Business
Posted January 16, 2015Humor / Poetry
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The ideal husband
Chapter 22
Senryu (big deal)
Posted January 7, 2015Humor / Poetry
223 views | 27 reviews
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The race is on.
Chapter 23
senryu (muse works fast)
Posted January 4, 2015Satire / Poetry
215 views | 20 reviews
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Oh, to be one's own boss.
Chapter 24
senryu (no longer needed)
Posted January 1, 2015Humor / Poetry
220 views | 25 reviews
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A scare Plan our brains can't afford.
Chapter 25
senryu (dog and pony show)
Posted December 4, 2014General / Poetry
299 views | 22 reviews
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Helping the cops
Chapter 26
senryu (stool pigeon)
Posted November 29, 2014General / Poetry
234 views | 27 reviews
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Not my thing!
Chapter 27
senryu (wrapping paper rips)
Posted November 27, 2014Satire / Poetry
246 views | 11 reviews
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Stay home and cook!
Chapter 28
senryu (sour diners)
Posted November 5, 2014General / Poetry
218 views | 18 reviews
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Tomorrow's menu: meatballs
Chapter 29
senryu (nursing home patients)
Posted October 8, 2014Humor / Poetry
289 views | 26 reviews
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Good excuse
Chapter 30
senryu (easy to I.D.)
Posted October 26, 2014General / Poetry
230 views | 24 reviews
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Sometimes we deserve it.
Chapter 31
senryu (plump half circle)
Posted September 25, 2014General / Poetry
238 views | 37 reviews
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A razor is quicker.
Chapter 32
Unwanted Hormones ( 5-7-5)
Posted October 23, 2014General / Poetry
244 views | 34 reviews
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Never ending relationship ( 3-5-3)
Chapter 33
Belittling Visit
Posted September 13, 2014General / Poetry
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Surprise, surprise. I broke out in hives the next day!
Chapter 34
senryu (nine needles needed)
Posted September 5, 2014Biographical / Poetry
210 views | 27 reviews
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What's the right answer?
Chapter 35
senryu (grocery lines lengthen)
Posted October 22, 2014Satire / Poetry
221 views | 8 reviews
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In truth, we both cracked up.
Chapter 36
senryu (decades old mirror)
Posted September 4, 2014Humor / Poetry
219 views | 30 reviews
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Electricity wanted (5-7-5)
Chapter 37
Procrastination Costs
Posted August 19, 2014Humor / Poetry
208 views | 26 reviews
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multi-tasking
Chapter 38
senryu (erotic novel)
Posted August 26, 2014Humor / Poetry
200 views | 21 reviews
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Please don't vomit.
Chapter 39
senryu (hung over new dad)
Posted August 15, 2014Humor / Poetry
224 views | 13 reviews
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Mmmm. Wonder how many walked out with a copy.
Chapter 40
senryu (overbooked doctors)
Posted August 11, 2014Satire / Poetry
201 views | 26 reviews
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