Jawdropper Poem by John Sensele

Jawdropper, the Earth is an old bone
On which pedigrees of dare devils have broken their canines
Attempting to strip bare but leave alone
After finding out the bone is too strong for their cutting machines.

Jawdropper, humble yourself and the Earth will teach you a trick or two
On how to live longer
Attempting to reach old age with a rare clue
After finding out the old bone despite its frail bearing is far stronger.

Jawdropper, call yourself robber or rapper
But the Earth that's been around for aeons
Will bring you down with your draper
If you feel you can stretch puny years into millions.

Jawdropper, respect age and age will spirit you to your pinnacle
But invectives and expletives ought to evaporate from diction
If the old bone teeming with wisdom should anoint you in its tabernacle
When sanity and maturity bless your mission to fruition.