THIS POEM ISN'T FUNNY

This poem isn’t funny. 

It involves no comedy,

even if you read it

while you’re hanging from a tree. 

It has no funny elements.

It will not make you laugh,

even were a monkey

to declaim it in the bath. 

This poem has no giggles

and contains no funny words,

like ‘bippy’, ‘blimp’ or ‘blabbermouth’

or ‘nincompoop’ or ‘nerd’. 

It’s really not amusing

and won’t make you feel happy. 

You’re likelier to get your jollies

from a dirty nappy. 

Yes if you want a chuckle

then you’d best consult a clown. 

This poem isn’t funny;

it will only bring you down.