The Inquisitive World of Quixton Markabee

By Scott James Hybl

Described by the author as a kid's book of poems for adults, this collection of 11 poems should leave you chuckling and shedding tears of joy. Here's a sample:The name is Quixton Markabee.That's what they picked for me.The 'Markabee', it's not their fault.On that we all agree.But 'Quixton'? That's a question mark.The name seems so contrary.It's like they got their fingers stuckDeep in the dictionary.I used to think they didn't care,And then I'd just get mad.Of all the zillion, billion names,You're sayin', "This is all they had?"How about a name like 'Tiger'?That brand's got some bite.But a name that came straight from the zooCould ruin my appetite.Well, I'd consider 'Kobe'. Now, that's a term I'd take.The more I ruminate about it, though,The more it sounds like steak.Ya' know, there's Sting or Frank,A famous singer's name,But if I couldn't croon a tune,They'd crown me 'King of Pain'.Borrowing a name like ShaquilleMight bring me two huge feet,And I'm not sure the plus size appealWould agree with the size of my seat. Why not the name of a car?Domestic or foreign? We'll see.My emissions might spark regulationsConfusing the DMV.I've dreamed of 'Jeremiah',A rough, tough mountain man,But Jeremiah was a bullfrog, tooFrom some old 60's band.Think... I should choose 'Einstein',With smarts and innovation,But then I'd be expected toSolve endless math equations.A name from ancient history Just could be kind of cool.But names that make you feel so old,One might consider cruel.I've got to find a certain nameThat makes it hard to rhyme,'Cause we all know that wise guysWould like to poke at mine.Hey! Wait a minute. This could work!'Though 'Quixton' sounds amusing,Not much really rhymes with it,A name that no one's using.So that's it! I'll stick with Quixton.My friends? They think it's fine.And maybe later, when I'm famous,Some kid can copy mine.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1364821672
• ISBN13: 9781364821678
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Blurb
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 20.0" x 8.4"