Farley by Phil Frank

Readers were challenged to find a rhyme for "San Francisco values." Silvia's entry was published 12/21/06.

We live on what's called the Left Coast…
Of the area's many virtues we freely do boast…
And to the whole world we play host…
With Irish coffee and Martinis our choice of booze
We raise a toast to our fabulous Bay Area views
And our San Francisco Values…



Limericks

This one was published in the California Living Magazine of the San Francisco Examiner.

There once was an elephant seal
Who with laughter did heartily peal:
A mermaid he couldn't be,
'Cause from his nose you plainly could see
That he's positively, definitely a male.


Yet another Milestone for Miles

What a talented man is Miles P
His art work is marvelous to see
A preservationist so brave
His own life he did save
Now a proud septuagenarian is he

Proclamation! 2003

Proud new grandparents are Jovi and Enriqueek
We know they can't simply be meek
Sasha is her name
"She's a princess!" they exclaim
Please, at her picture may we take a peek?


Fairest of the Fair

There is a fine man named Barboni
As priceless as fresh abalone
Three cheers for our Charley
He deserves a new Harley
I assure you that is no baloney
Submitted to Marin County Fair 2009

2006
Ole! For our man from Chile
His glass art is not willy-nilly
Happy Birthday, Enrique
You are simply unique-y
Handsome, smart, talented – sometimes silly