Category: Modesty

Of all poor stuff
I’ve ever tasted!
Take it from me–
This evening’s wasted.

If you can sit
The whole thing through,
A medal merely
Is your due.

But if you stay
You’ll likely die.
I ought to know:
The program Is I.

by Ray Romine Thursday, June 18, 1953

Don’t tell me I am clever;
Don’t brag me to the skies;
Don’t say my wit is ever
Twice some other guy’s.

Your earnest voice that bellows
My praises, PLEASE! Don’t shout
My dazzle to my fellows–
Let’s let ’em find it out.

by Ray Romine Saturday, August 25, 1951