A Husband Falters

Better take his wife to lunch 
after what he said yesterday.
A slip of the tongue.

But where to take her?
The Chinese buffet?
The Indian buffet?

Maybe the Japanese place.
She likes sushi and tempura.
But when he asks about lunch 

she says not a chance.
She has to clean the house.
Cleaning lady comes today.

Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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