Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Epigram: A Reply

I am a fond proponent of good, clean humor, and I also love poetry (or couldn't you tell?), and the two combined is a special treat.  Alas, I have found that I have very little luck in writing such myself, as so for a smile today, I thought I would share the work of a man more talented in that department.
Some of my favorite funny poems are epigrams; they are short, to the point, and often evoke, if not outright laughter, at least a chuckle.  This one is called "A Reply."  Enjoy!

Sir, I admit your general rule
that every poet is a fool;
but you yourself may serve to show it,
that every fool is not a poet.

~Matthew Prior~

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