Poetry about the god parents of my son and daughter, Gary and Barbara.

The Godparents

A Poem by Chrome Dome Mike Kimbro

Dedicated to Gary and Barbara, fine friends and groovy godparents

Consider reading along to my Spoken Verse Performance!

VERSE 1

I’m writing an episode of CSI,

Where the suspects are the son and daughter.

But the detectives can’t prove the reason why,

The kids might have had it in for their father.

VERSE 2

In no time flat, the whole story goes viral,

Covered by CBS, CNN, and, of course, TMZ.

Two handsome kids caught in a downward spiral,

Better yet, I'll write the dad as a celebrity.

VERSE 3

But the father had faults, as he often broke wind,

After a big bowl of his black eye'd bean bisque.

And while his sense of humor could offend,

Why would the kids put their freedom at risk?

VERSE 4

Detectives drive to a town not far from here,

So the godparents’ statements can be taken.

The home on Westbury makes it quite clear,

That godfather Gary could bring home the bacon.

VERSE 5

But the cops know if there is to be a booking.

In this case, they will need a big break.

Then they find the motive in the godmother's cooking,

Cause Barb gives them a slice of Milky Way cake. ("Yep, it's to die for.")

VERSE 6

The DA then creates the most unique of trials,

When he serves up Barb’s Trifle to the jury.

The guilty verdict is insured with 12 big smiles.

So they deliberate and head home in a hurry.

VERSE 7

And the moral of the story is…

So go on and choose a godparent or two.

For your children’s baptism or first communion.

But if your kids prefer the godparents to you,

With your ancestors you might have a reunion.

The End.