-->“The family.  We were a strange little band of characters,

Trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste,

Coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo,

Inflicting pain, loving, laughing, defending,

And trying to figure out the common thread that bound us together.”

Erma Bombeck

Plans were coming along nicely

For the Creek Cave Poetry Recitals

Until Edvard the Elder soon decided

That for women, shaving would be vital

Our old Jersey Devil Brother Ed, of course,

Soon wanted a detailed definition of ‘women’

I think that I will let the Elder Brother Edvard

Explain the difference between women and men

As for me, Brother Pee Wee Ed

I think that hair is quite a natural delight

No matter where I’ve seen it on any creature

I think it’s a thing of natural beauty, not of fright

But I really want these poetry recitals to be a success

So at Edvard’s insistence, I’ve added more Door Prizes

Every female poet who attends the Creek Cave Recitals

Will receive a free razor blade, available in various sizes

As for the Jersey Devil’s new preoccupation with women

I can only suggest that female poets just try to ignore him

Since he’s familiar with most common male caveman names

When you introduce yourselves just say, “Hi!  My name is Jim!”

“Pee Wee!  There sure are lots of poets named Jim here!”

“Amazing isn’t it, Brother Jersey Devil Ed.

Now go practice reading your poem, before you go to bed.”

“Oh, all right.  But Edvard promised me a bed time story first.

Something about birds and bees.  I hope it’s a real scary one!”

†2007, Mr. Pee Wee Ed

And I’m Really Very Thrilled To Announce

That We Already Have Six ‘Cheese Poem’ Entrees

In The First Annual Creek Cave Poetry Recitals.

Please Check Out Walt Hardester’s Latest Poem,

And La Belle (Jim) La Rouge’s Latest Poem,

And Ann (Jim) Scarborough's Latest Poem,

And Karla (Jim) Dorman's Latest Poem,

And Kathy (Jim) Armijo's Latest Poem,

And, of Course, Rufuz's Cheese Poem!