Pick It

by Jim Wile

You’ll notice how difficult English can be
When trying to learn all its vagaries,
With multiple meanings for words, you see
Like “pick it:”

A strawberry, ripe and so ready to eat—
It’s tempting and juicy and luscious and sweet.
Just how to partake of this wonderful treat?
You pick it.

When robbing a home with a safe that he’s spied,
A burglar can easily take it in stride.
The lock won’t prevent him from getting inside.
He'll pick it.

What do you do when your nose is all filled
With boogers and snot and you’re not very thrilled?
Before it will harden and need to be drilled,
You pick it.

Fences are varied, to name just a few:
There’s wrought-iron, chain link, and split rail too.
From solid to those you can see right on through
Like picket.

Suppose you are broke, and you’re not too abashed
And you’ve plenty of skill in stealing the cash
From a pocket in back where a wallet is stashed.
You pick it.

Well, I couldn’t blame you if you should protest,
‘Cause multiple meanings can make you feel stressed.
To voice your displeasure, a strike would be best.
Go picket!

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Repetition Poem writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem where the same line is repeated at least three times in the poem.

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Although 7 lines have the words "pick it" or "picket" in them, 3 of them say exactly the same words: "You pick it."

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English is so confusing!

Pick It

by Jim Wile

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