Smooth Operator

Having run out of thread during surgery,
in order that he might get closure he
substituted for thread
some hair off his head.
Now whiskers appear where the scar should be.

Socks

A Catholic school girl who loved hosiery
had trouble buying socks, for her toes were three.
Yet she'd shop as she pleased
if not for her knees,
disfigured, as they were, by the Rosary.

(co-authored by Lori)

Schenectady

A devoted young man of Schenectady.
As a gift to his wife, erected he
a collosal pillar
expected to thrill her.
But, alas, the fond tribute rejected she.