Stand-up Comedian



As he took the stage
In his spotted shirt
Blue jeans faded so
And Nikes that worked.
He had confidence
Of materials brought.
Traffic such a mess
A wife over-wrought.
Just how kids act up
Parenting a chore
Political correctness
And much more.
The joke lineup
He had stored quite well
And body language
Could anyone tell?
Twenty five minutes
Flowed like silk so soft.
Though the earlier phone call
Should have sent him off.
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Written on February 13, 2023

Submitted by dougb.21370 on February 13, 2023

Modified on March 10, 2023

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Quick analysis:

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Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 421
Words 81
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 20

Doug Blair

Doug was once a lawyer. Frustrated. Went broke 1987. Turned to manufacturing. People talked straight. Worked hard. Listened when appropriate. Lead Hand Shipper and Workplace Safety. Married to Hilary 1974. Two kids Lauren and Jordan. Poet. Photographer. Hiker-photographer. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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