Mr. Reason was a simple man,
A fine member of the town.
Very, quiet, kept to himself,
Reason, rarely made a sound.
Mr. Haughty was boisterous.
No violet that was shrinking.
More open land was his cry,
But, offensive when he was drinking.
Now, Reason had no problem,
With Haughty’s point, so proud.
He just wished he’d be demur,
Not obnoxious and so loud.
Reason thought if you want,
Your point for people to hear,
You can do so politely,
Not scream it in their ear.
So came the annual meeting,
For voters and the quorum.
Tackle tasks before the town,
Age-old and folksy forum.
The schools and the town budget,
Many topics were at hand.
Haughty did not wait his turn,
“More land!” bellowing, “More land!”
Haughty yelled and spewed fumes,
Of the Wild Turkey he had gulped.
As he squawked, it was obvious,
A full fifth he had helped himself.
Three sheets to the wind, was Haughty.
At Reason, Haughty shunned.
Angry words now between them,
Townspeople wanted to run.
Reason agreed with Haughty.
About the need for open land.
“Everyone in town agrees too.
“That’s in the Master Plan!”
Reason realized right away,
Haughty he could not manage.
Only way to get his attention,
Was to kick him in his package.
The room grew suddenly quiet.
And it was clear to see.
Haughty with mouth wide open,
Asked, “Why’d you do that to me?”
Reason looked back at Haughty.
“I’m an honest man, not a faker.
You wanted more land,
So, I gave you a couple of acres.”
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My spin on an old Town Hall Meeting joke by an unknown author.
- Category: Humor
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Great write, sounds like a bull who needs a cattle prod wracked upon him
Ha Ha. So you know the type! Thanks Tony!
Welcome, who doesn't they seem to be everyone you turn around
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Grooaann...Ingenious, clever and a point well made. If only we could address some of our well intentioned ploiticians in this way. Of course this would be useless on the female editions. I say this in jest of course. Of course.
Ha Ha. I like that idea about the politicians! I am sure some of the women might just be included...:) Thanks so much for your comment!
Fabulous poem! You never cease to amaze! Great job! LOL Funny ending
Thanks Christina! I was told this joke years ago and was recently reminded of it. Thought I would put my own spin. Thanks so much for the comment! It is so nice of you...:)
No problem! Love reading your poems!
😂 A very funny poem, brilliant write!
Thanks so much Daniel!!...:)
This reminds me of the words of the Chinese wise man~ Won Hung Lo
watch your step! great and funny write. ww
Ho Lee Chit that is funny. I will be very careful...:)
Ouch! Won't be messing with you kid. Light and fun. (And violent, plus adult beverages were served, plus sexually implicit messages.)
Ha Ha. Just like the Town Meetings in my neck of the woods!!! Bunch of crazy characters! Thanks so much Augustus!
Brought a smile to my face
These words on your page.
Now off I must go to my work place,
So I can make a minimal wage.
Thanks so much for the comment! Glad I made you smile. I can relate to the minimal wage....:)
Really love this one
WBL...well done sir.
I am so glad that you did. It was fun to write. Thanks again!!
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