National Pun Day Poem by Jim Yerman

Today is National Pun Day …which means once again it's time
to bring together our affection for the pun…with the rhythm of the rhyme….

One ship carrying red paint collided with another carrying purple….
I'm sure their captains were lampooned
because once the ships collided…
both crews were marooned.

Two Eskimos who felt cold in their kayak…
started a fire when they weren't sure what else to do.
Their craft sank quickly…proving once and for all….
you can't have your kayak…and heat it too.

A man was hurt when a pile of books fell on top of him.
He felt sore as well as shame
His answer to what happened….
I have only my shelf to blame…

The math teacher didn't have fun on their date
Her partner did not make a scene….
Because when she said the date was average…
he knew she was just being mean.

Why do I like puns and mushrooms...let me now review
They both can be quite ugly...yet both are good for you.

They spice up any meal …that's a fact one can't deny
Besides...any man who likes puns and mushrooms
must be
(wait for it)
Did you guess it?
a fun-guy.

Well that does it for the puns this year…no need to thank me…
I need no accolades…no recognition…no wine…
Like the man who digs for gold each day…
The pleasure was all mine!