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A Verse On The Art Of Dad Jokes

Echoes of Laughter: A Poetic Homage to the Enduring Wit of Fatherly Humor

By Kalu ClintonPublished about a month ago 1 min read
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A Verse On The Art Of Dad Jokes
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In the realm of humor, a realm oft scorned,
Lies the humble dad joke, oft' ridiculed, adorned.
Yet beneath its facade, lies a charm so profound,
A simple jest, with echoes resound.

From the depths of dadhood, it does arise,
A quip, a pun, to the family's surprise.
With timing impeccable, though oft' met with groans,
Its power lies not in laughter alone.

For within its simplicity, a deeper truth lies,
Binding generations, under familial ties.
A bridge between ages, a language so clear,
In dad jokes, love whispers, to all who can hear.

Like a well-worn cloak, it wraps 'round with care,
Familiarity and warmth, it's always there.
Through trials and triumphs, it weaves its thread,
A tapestry of memories, where joy is spread.

So let us not mock, but instead embrace,
The dad joke's embrace, in its humble grace.
For in its corniness, lies a love so true,
A father's laughter, a bond renewed.

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About the Creator

Kalu Clinton

I fell in love with writing 📚✍️

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  • Shaun Walters27 days ago

    A wonderful homage

  • The Dani Writer27 days ago

    Kalu, this is really good!

  • LASZLO SLEZAK28 days ago

    Congratulations

  • Manisha Dhalaniabout a month ago

    Gotta love dad jokes!

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