Well Ladies n’ Germs -
Here ‘Tis - Final Fluke O’ the Year!
Reviewing a few Terms -
Might render a Tear?
That ‘stuff’ one spews from the Mouth - SPIT!
‘Tis really a shortening of - Spittle.
The Real name of course is Saliva -
The First Stage to Digestion!
When two people Resemble one Another -
We say they’re the Spitting Image!
When someone or something is within Reach -
We say - they’re within Spitting Distance!
A Spittlebug, or Spittle Insect, or Froghopper -
Is a small, jumping, plant-sucking Insect -
Whose Larvae produce Cuckoo Spit!
A Cuspidor is a Spittoon!
A Quick-Tempered person is a Spitfire -
Also a WWII RAF British Fighter Plane!
Meticulous care in presenting a neat Appearance
Is ‘Spit and Polish’ ...
A spiral curl of Dampened Hair
Laid Flat against the Cheek or Forehead -
Is a ‘Kiss Curl’ or ‘Spit Curl’.
A Baby’s regurgitation is a Spit Up!
A Hospital (ho-spit-al) especially for Lepers is a Spital.
A Spitter, or Spitball is a tiny wad of Paper -
Chewed and moistened with Saliva -
That is thrown as a Prank!
An Eel split and then grilled or fried is a Spitchcock.
Which rhymes with Alfred Hitchcock!
Full of, or showing Petty Maliciousness is - Spiteful.
A Breed of dog with a curled tail is a - Spitz!
Well - That’s It!
That’s ‘All She Wrote’!
Ever get so mad you could Spit?
Much better than the word with ‘h’ in it!
So cleverly done as usual, Tom. Thank you. Happy New Year to you as well. Love and peace,
Regis
Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2012
...and that's no bull, either... unless you count hospitable, which is where you come in with this indisputably excellent verse... very hospitable of you to share it with us, Tom.
Cuz Pat below made up a word that is perfect for you, but I won't expand upon it anymore though I will say you belong in a word zoo...I wish thee cuz' cur' a Prosperous New Year & if u can throw in some happiness there that would be nice too...Jurseeeeeeeeeeey
Here speaking Tom Hyland,
Wrote poetry of 'Spit?'
He made my sides split,
Now, my review is poetry,
Think!
How to say it that way?
Hurry, before the words,
Melting like spring ice,
Syllabi dog-gone, gone!
Your poems eduacte me in more ways than one... in fact I could just 'spit chips' that I can't write them as smartly as you do...it's just the 'pits!
Hugs from your fan
Kay
Firing up the barbeque here tomorrow by coincidence and the primary star on the spit is ham, that's spelled TKH for short. Plenty of smoke but the mirrors are busted. You failed to mention spitwit, a drooling idiot. Ok I made that up. cuz p
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Wonderful play on a word we use everyday and don't' even realize it!
Mary
Regis
How did you get so clever--??
Spit-shined 'er 'til she gleamed !!
Very hoSPITable of ya to share 'er with us. [DeSPITe us? lol]
LOVE THIS !!
Spit out more soon, please.
Great way to start the new year!!
Admiringly,
Phyllis
Wrote poetry of 'Spit?'
He made my sides split,
Now, my review is poetry,
Think!
How to say it that way?
Hurry, before the words,
Melting like spring ice,
Syllabi dog-gone, gone!
Hugs from your fan
Kay
Chip Bergeron