An Introduction to Poetry

Alright folks, now pick a word,
Come on friends, that's what you heard,
Yes sir, you sir, try the queen,
That's right, man, now you've seen
It -- but, whoa, my girl's not here,
Gracious! Goodness! Ain't that queer?

Say what, sir? A little shady?
Sure 'nough, it ain't no lady,
Just for wearin' a pretty dress,
But, listen, friends, it's no mess,
Come on, fella, it's no thing,
Go ahead, bud, you try the king.

A king makes a real fine sound,
Not too sharp, not too round,
And being boss, now there's a job,
Won't see the man buck no mob,
That's a fella who can make his mind,
--Oops, sorry, not your kind.

Okay, my friend, just once more,
You got it, pal, this time sure.
No lie, pal, you said it neat,
That's the play, short and sweet.
--Easy? Sure, just get the knack,
Okay, brother, do you know jack?




Selected Poems of A.T.Aimonte