Tongue In Cheek Poem by John Sensele

Tongue in cheek, crack a joke
Tongue in cheek, embrace a sense of humor
To stand a poke
To terminate a rumor.

Tongue in cheek, flog a frown
Tongue in cheek, laugh at your folly
To wear a risible crown
To rub shoulders with Molly and Polly.

Tongue in cheek, let clowns strut their stuff
Tongue in cheek, let your hair down
To add years, months, weeks, days and hours to your life
To enjoy a night out in your town.

Tongue in cheek, sip comedy
Tongue in cheek, give up formality
To cut out bouts of a manic malady
To live a jollier life with dignity.