Shel Silverstein

Polly in a Porny

Polly in a Porny - meaning Summary

Awkward Discovery and Fantasy

A narrator recounts kissing a seemingly proper woman named Polly, then later recognizes her in a pornographic film. He reacts with shock, fascination, and comedic bewilderment at the unexpected performance—particularly a bizarre scene involving a pony. The poem follows his repeated return to the cinema, mixing adolescent lust, absurd imagery, and dark humor as he oscillates between denial, obsession, and stunned amusement.

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Haha I kissed Polly goodnight haha as we stood at her front door Now she's quite a proper lady so I didn't ask for anything more But haha I was feeling oh so groovie that I went down to the movie And I sat down and guess just what I saw I saw Polly in a porny down at the dirty flicks I saw Polly in a porny I didn't know she knew them tricks What I seen nearly struck me blind I never knew she was the artically inclined I saw Polly in a porny with a pony and I've nearly blowed my mind Was she gallopin' (no no no) oh was she trottin' (no no no) Oh was she riding across the country with some tall dark handsome person Oh was she wearin' her cowboy hat haha well not exactly that But at least I recall she had her spurs on I love ol' Polly in a porny I keep on going back Yeah in the very last row I'm singin' low with my coat bouncin' in my lap ooh I spend each dime I can afford I swear she's gonna win an academy award I saw Polly in a porny with a pony and the pony seemed a little bored Ooh oh ride Polly ride slide Polly slide

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