Can you paint a submarine pink?
Sailors would hate it, I think.
Like sardines in a boat.
I'd rather swim than float.
A yacht is more to my liking.
I'd rather go mountain biking.
Do you know what the future holds?
I only care about driving my Olds.
Some people dream of going to the tropics.
That's a very sensitive topic.
Others prefer four seasons.
There must be a reason.
Going through life haphazardly
Who would condone half assedly?
Things can get out of control.
Not when you are on a roll.
Why are barriers created that shouldn't be?
Wrong or outdated beliefs are the key.
Have you memorized the Serenity Prayer?
I'm completely unaware.
How do you find your purpose?
You could join the circus.
Can you forecast the future?
I have a computer.
What do you see?
What will be. Will be.
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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I enjoyed this, Babs, and it got me singing the old Doris Day tune! Congrats on the Top Story!
I love this piece, Babs! Such a fun and engaging rhythm- a late congratulations on the well-deserved top story!!
Loved the rhyme, flow, and the thoughts/questions in this! Wonderful piece, Babs! 🤗❤️
Congratulations Babs!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations on Top Story! 🥳
Congratulations! 🎉 🎈
I loved this! Absolutely beautiful poetry and storytelling!
Back to say congrats on your top story 🎉🎉
Frigging brilliant my dear Babs ❤️🥰❤️💘💘💘💘🤩🤩🤩
Half assedly, my new word. Congratulations
Back to say, congrats, Babs. 💖
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This was fun and superbly written, the rhymes and word plays delicious 🥰 Congrats on top story, well deserved! 🥳🥳🥳
Great entry to the Dialogue challenge Babs!! Congrats on Top Story!!
Beautifully written! Congratulations on the TS!!!
Congrats on TS
My heartfelt congratulations for this remarkable feat ..🎉🎉
This was so contrarily funny well done Babs
I love this poem, Babs that I shared it ♥️♥️♥️♥️🏆
Loved this! And also, great job at finding a way to rhyme with haphazardly.
Nice Babs😊💕😘
Really nice take on challenge
I enjoyed your take on the challenge and there is this underlying meaning that some of us can relate to when it comes to life. Whatever will be, will be! Great job 👏🏾
Great work and use of rhyme, Babs!