I am firm, but I am gentle,
& sometimes many think I’m too soft,
but never too hard!!
I make few demands, &--while I may be VERY insistent
in those demands—
they are quite easily met.
Some of the world’s most beautiful art,
music, & literature have been created
because of me;
That’s because of how very noble
I made some people feel in their
kinder, most loving
inspirations.
I am one of the most intimate parts
of every generation;
I am always the first thing
verified
at birth;
I am at first the most benign thing
on earth, to most;
but I often become
brutish & borish,
by my improper use;
Yes, some of earth’s most gruesome tragedies,
awful wars, terrible injustices,
& personal horrors
have been my fault,
because of my misuse;
for some find me difficult
to keep under control.
Yes, I am the very best part of love,
but I am the very worst part of hate.
I am part-origin of all
the peoples of earth; yes,
I must claim both
the ugly &
the beautiful,
although I can only take credit
or blame for ½ the
initial efforts.
I am part of Bach & Beethoven
& The Beastie Boys,
but not of Madonna
or Mother Theresa
or Garbo.
I am part of Hitler & Stalin
& Bin Ladin ,
but not of Britney
or Dianna
or Oprah.
Although I am very strong-willed
I find most happiness & fulfillment
when under someone else’s control.
I am part of Nostradamus’s predictions,
but not of Miss Cleo’s.
I am part of Bogart,
but not of Bacall.
My design is one of God’s masterpieces;
my misuse by man brings
the devil’s
most awful
destruction.
My presence can be felt
in every nursery in every hospital
on earth, but I have also helped to fill
every grave in every cemetery of earth.
Why don’t more people understand me?
I’m only doing my job!
To know me is to love me:
I am a penis.
I don't know what this says about ME, but I knew what you were talking about in the lst line!!! I didn't find it funny; I took it very serious actually. I think it is true.. and it is well done. I guess your poem is akin to the Vagina Monologues?? LOL...
Well Teddy, what can a girl say! At first I thought "it" was religion, but man did you hit the nail on the head (no pun inteaded, well maybe ;D) You are so very right!! A perfect point as to why we need more women in powerful, political positions. But hey, I'm a big fan of the big P., despite personal horrors and injustices inflicted by him/them. Like the saying goes - Can't live with 'em, Can't live without. I look forward to reading more of your works so that I too can experience "inexpected joys and affirmations" at your hand. Keep up the good work!
Mr Patton,
OMG, I don't know if i should laugh or blush. I was reading this with such deep interest and when i hit the end, it just hit me back..LOL..
What a good poem, you out did yourself on this one. That would be one of those emails like people send around. LOL.
I'm sorry but i can't help but laugh, it was so cute. I got to show this to my mom.
Thank you for sharing this one.
Judy