The Big Burp by Mr. S

after too much soda
hotdogs and beans,
Johnny let out a burp
that knocked him to his knees

it flattened the house
the neighbor’s garage
you could hear it for miles
a massive barrage

they heard it in Wells
they heard it in Ogunquit
some later reported
it sounded like trumpets

“Excuse me,” he said
getting up from his knees
“My burp is a compliment,
for more food, please!”