the Andy Warhol teapot cozy
keeps tea famously hot for 15 minutes
then it goes cold
becomes unknown
the chocolate fire guard
will only protect your child
if there is no fire
light a fire and eat the fireguard
on cold nights
plug in the electric blanket
after a murderous day
plug in the electric chair
fall into a deep sleep
don’t forget to climb out of it
only catch your breath
if it escaped your custody
running an errand
is difficult while driving a car
hold on to that idea
it might run away from you
don’t feel alone and miserable
they wont return your caresses
lift up your spirits
to your lips then drink
if something is on fire
you can put it out
did you put the cat out
because it was on fire
if you can right
a sunken ship
can you wrong
a floating vessel
if you can be alone and afraid
at the same time
can you be yourself and someone else
simultaneously
If somebody affronts you
Just get your own back
If insults are being thrown
Don’t catch them
If you get a roasting
Try to stay cool
If you get into hot water
Don’t burn your bridges
If you live in a glass house
Get undressed in the dark
When somebody keeps you in the dark
How can you shed light on that
Cheeky Monkey Poetry 