An ode to Lisa

Big owl eyes

And teeth that chatter.

That's

What I like about you.

Broom corn hair,

That the sunshine bleaches,

Loud harsh voice

With cat bird screeches.

That's

What I like about you.

Great big ears,

Always flapping.

Big buck teeth

Over lapping.

That's

What I like about you.

A wagging tongue

That never has paused.

Two skinny hands

That look like claws.

That's

What I like about you.

A silly smile

And cow like hips.

Humped-backed shoulders

And jelly hips.

That's

What I like about you.

Great big mouth

With a bubble-gum chew.

Two big feet

But only one shoe.

That's

What I like about you.

Big swelled head

Tattered clothes.

Pipe stem neck,

With a bubble nose.

That's

What I like about you.

You're and awful mess,

And I know it's true.

But I can't help

A loving you.

That's

What I like about you.

J.B. Black Sr. 4-1-76