John Thorkild Ellison

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Poetry Can Damage Your Health - Poem by John Thorkild Ellison

The day my doctor died of smoking
I bought myself a fat cigar -
I realised he must be joking,
His funeral was so bizarre:

A dwarf in multi-coloured clothing
Sang louder than the parish choir
And though my heart was full of loathing
I leapt upon the funeral pyre.

I'd often longed for such a roasting
And knew it was my friend's desire,
I shouted out 'We'll all be toasting
In Hell's incandescent fire! '

Don't be discouraged by this story,
Smoking cigarettes is fine,
Inhale them on your days of glory
And drink your fill of rich, red wine! !


Comments about Poetry Can Damage Your Health by John Thorkild Ellison

  • Lyn Paul (4/29/2014 7:56:00 PM)


    You have certainly shared with us an interesting write. Funerals can be an amazing celebration of ones life. Thank you (Report) Reply

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  • Michelle Claus (4/29/2014 10:21:00 AM)


    What an odd ditty. Never read its likeness before. You've offered something different, unique. It begs for more development, though. It's somewhat abbreviated, and I was wanting more of the story when it ended. (Report) Reply

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  • (4/29/2013 3:27:00 PM)


    What a BAD message, really! ! (Report) Reply

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  • Jayne Davies (4/29/2013 12:07:00 PM)


    Well done! A Great read! (Report) Reply

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  • Gajanan Mishra (4/29/2013 7:05:00 AM)


    And what is health? what is the relation between poetry and health?
    So far my knowledge goes
    Health is matter, poetry is spirit my dear.
    Both are interlinked.
    See poetry as symbol of love affection and all goodness
    Love poetry as poetry loves you.
    You are to take care of your health
    Poetry is there to take care of you. okay. please reply.     (Report) Reply

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  • (5/3/2012 11:20:00 PM)


    This made me smile... (Report) Reply

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  • (4/30/2012 4:03:00 AM)


    an absolutely wonderful and funny poem. (Report) Reply

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  • (4/29/2012 3:10:00 PM)


    My in-laws swear by undilute alcohol and unfiltered cigarettes! Blaze on, I say! Wonderful verse made me smile. (Report) Reply

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  • (4/29/2012 2:34:00 AM)


    it reminds me of my golfing buddy he always lights up a cigar on back nine.
    i always walk ahead of him and very far.     (Report) Reply

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  • (12/31/2010 12:32:00 PM)


    Another really good write. (Report) Reply

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  • (7/25/2006 12:51:00 AM)


    I absolutely loved this poem. It made me smile, thinking of my joke that I am smoking for the cancer. Beautiful work darling.

    Blessed be
    Tatianna Rei     (Report) Reply

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Poem Submitted: Friday, August 19, 2005

Poem Edited: Friday, September 23, 2011
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