When Pigs (Almost) Fly (poem) by Patrick A Granfors on AuthorsDen

When Pigs (Almost) Fly
by Patrick A Granfors → (All Poetry by Patrick A Granfors)
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You may recall my whiny little poem written last June describing the US Postal Service’s abysmal progress in replacing our damaged community mailbox. Well, last Friday I got a glimpse of flapping wings. A new Mailbox on the driveway!! It only took 89 days to install. Saturday morning I went to the Post Office to retrieve my key. No supervisor. Monday Eileen tried. No supervisor – out on routes allegedly testing keys. Today – don’t know yet. Jeez, I’m on pins and needles.

I’ve been told that pigs can fly It’s not often that they do I almost got delirious When on my drive they flew A shiny box had been installed I thought I’d get my mail But without a key ‘twas hopeless And lousy service did prevail And what about those flying oinks I guess I’ve been forsaken It appears to me their glide path Produced a heaping pile of bacon So when life hands you a lemon It’s really plain to see Enjoy a glass of lemonade To wash down that BLT Copyright © 2012 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on October 8, 2012

I really enjoyed this lite hearted poem.....M

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 18, 2012

well, at least you haven't lost your zip ...

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

Reviewed on August 10, 2012

Heeheeeheeeee....

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on August 9, 2012

A great little ditty about how to deal with a perplexing problem like the one you so aptly described.

Ron

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Enjoy a glass of lemonade
To wash down that BLT

Government workers - ya gotta love 'em! I've got a tiny pot hole on my street, and I've been watching 'the repair' with utter fascination. For the last three days, several trucks pull up each morning with about five guys in them; they poke around a little bit at the pot hole; then they all enjoy a nice leasurely lunch; and then leave. I'm betting this 'repair' is gonna take more than a week.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on August 8, 2012

Giggle....hilarious!!! It ain't much better with Canada Post either...not that that's any consolation.....

Anna

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Well said, Patrick.

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on August 7, 2012

Cute cut to the chase
*Patrick*
Bacon is costly

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by John Coppolella

It not 20% 80% anymore. They need to do better, and learn about good customer service.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Cute poem, Patrick; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Jms Bell

89 DAYS! HANG IN THERE, PATRICK...BUT THEN, I GUESS THERE'S NOTHING ELSE YOU CAN DO, IS THERE? UNBELIEVABLE!! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Diet lemonade is great too...especially goes good with flying pork...e

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Patrick ~
Missing your humor. Cute poem to vent the frustrating mail service~
An ice cold glass of lemonade with extra lemons please !!!

Lady Mary Ann