According to Hoyle

Posted on January 23, 2011 | 25 Comments

According To Hoyle

The ruling party requires
Pointed hats and funny attire
Thus is spoken from his sire
Not to comply would be dire

You must have fun or face the fire
Your child’s broom will sweep the pyre
Ash on their head we’ll admire
Now laugh, have fun and inspire

© 2011 Michael Yost

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25 responses to “According to Hoyle”

  1. kolembo | January 23, 2011 at 4:44 AM | Reply

    Haha! Lovely! The image has me in a commission hearing of some sort, but the picture punctures that! Very nice!

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  2. Kenia Cris | January 23, 2011 at 1:58 PM | Reply

    Love this one and the rhythm of it. =)

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  3. Jingle | January 23, 2011 at 7:10 PM | Reply

    profound piece.
    eloquent and effective.

    A++

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  4. marousia | January 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM | Reply

    Wow – this is superb 🙂

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  5. Marlee-I Mystic | January 24, 2011 at 6:38 AM | Reply

    Very nice piece. Playful and rhythmic. Kudos!
    Happy Potluck! Here’s my piece

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  8. David (1MereMortal) | January 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM | Reply

    I especially liked the last line…very fun poem to read.

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  9. Ramesh Sood | January 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM | Reply

    Lovely rhyme and flow.. it made me feel light..

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  10. Rhyme Me a Smile | January 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM | Reply

    Haha. Another great picture for your playful words. I really liked this one. I wish the “man in charge” wore a pointy hat & funny attire. 🙂

    My Potluck poem: Greenzilla’s Top 5 Green Deeds

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  12. Kavita | January 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM | Reply

    Awesome one, Michael!! Fun by the rules, eh!??! heheheh…what an irony!!
    Quite a thought provoking poem, really! Loved it!! So relatable too!

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  13. The Reason You Come | January 26, 2011 at 11:05 PM | Reply

    I love rhymes, and this is a good one!

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