Those folks who claim the Earth is flat Aren't certain where the edge is at Perhaps a flat brain can’t absorb As much as one shaped like an orb
Sphere Anxiety
Category: theory
Smooth Operators
When Alexander Graham Bell Phoned Mr Watson he knew well The pair of friends would make a killing By next inventing monthly billing
Tongue Twister
The rule for fractions when you're young? It's two-thirds' brains And one-third tongue
Tumbler Grumbler
The pessimist with half a glass Sees no point being gleeful While optimists will always ask If theirs comes with a refill
Bottoms Up!
Flamingos dine while upside down Which sometimes makes me think: How is it that they never drown Each time they take a drink?
Constellation Prize
The figure on the mountain knewFar higher than the eagle flewBeyond the sun and past the lightWere men who crossed the sky by night.Soon after dusk their fires appearedThen slowly, once a course was steeredTheir caravan set out en masseTo make its empyreal pass. Like beasts migrating on the plainsLike swarms that form to greet … Continue reading Constellation Prize
Much Ado
If you’re flat broke it’s said you’ve got A fair amount of diddly-squat And maybe more because this means You also own a hill of beans Which may forestall the need to beg When added to your great goose egg Combined with zero, zip and zilch With all of this why would one filch? Because … Continue reading Much Ado
A Sine of Genus
Imagine sitting by a lake And wondering what it would take To calculate its area The formula would scare ya. Or fancy while beneath a tree You’re struck by thoughts of gravity Quite tough with which to grapple Whilst snacking on an apple. Or say you're watching tortoises When what you start to notice is … Continue reading A Sine of Genus
Spot The Difference
Half of ladybugs are dudes Biologists agree But just so things aren't misconstrued: What would their pronouns be?
Same Difference
In this age of doublespeak, I've come up with alternative definitions for the following: (this will be added to on a regular basis) burger: what tigers say when they're cold understandable: what a bull whisperer is paid to do dresser: a personal valet's job earring: tinnitus tumour: ordering another round for you and a mate … Continue reading Same Difference
