What’s in Your Pocket?

If you’re averse to this pocket,

you’d better put a verse in yours!

Today would be a great day to heed that old “miserable death” warning from Dr. William Carlos Williams.

Why?

Because it’s National Poem in Your Pocket Day!

And you thought you’d missed it. In fact, I’m pretty sure that you’ve spent weeks wondering, “WHEN is National Poem in Your Pocket Day?”

Well, worry no more; The Mind’s Elbow has got you covered.

Today is the day set aside for carrying a favorite poem in your pocket (hence the day’s clever name). Then when family and friends least expect it, you are to pull it out and recite, recite with all your might. Apparently everybody knows about this holiday, so you won’t get strange looks or be hauled off for a mental evaluation. I’ve even heard that a good recitation can get you out of a speeding ticket.

Okay, I made that last part up. But I DID NOT make up National Poem in Your Pocket Day – you can find out more about it here.

Don’t say you haven’t been warned! DO NOT be a LOSER like this guy:

No Poem = LOSER!

By the way, if you live in Charlottesville, Virginia and are heading to Baggby’s for lunch, you will be getting a poem with your sandwich instead of a chocolate chip cookie today. Don’t say you haven’t been warned about this, as well. The owner, Jon LaPanta, claims that everyone smiles about the switch, but I’m thinking that’s right before they punch his lights out.

I mean, I love poetry more than most, but come on!

PROMPT: Pick a pocket poem and participate!