Whack Humor
Modern poetry modern verse contemporary poetry contemporary verse modern poem contemporary poem
When he is at his gayest, you can know
That he hulks earnest in designs. To take
Him at his surface meaning is to go
Awry the way a moth in moonlight’s wake
Might miss the swash of tides. And do not think
The gravest of his plans is far from gay
Hilarity. He suddenly will wink.
Solemnity will break into a neigh
Or donkey braying giggles. In the band
He plays the tinkles of the triangle
And also bass drum notes. His rhythm’s planned
Iago’s and Othello’s sly strangle.
Watch out. The silliest of drag queen wigs
Is like a frosty morning for fat pigs.