Reta Pruitt Poet Ballad

A Man of Few Words

(woman)"Just cause I didn't smile at you
Just cause I didn't wave
I'll not wear feelings on my sleeve
That's no way to behave.

But it could be, that I like you 
Maybe like you quite a lot
You won't know because you've given up
My heart is tied in knots.

I'll tell you what you need to do
Come over to my house
Knock on the door, 'no violins'
You're a fiddler, not a Strauss.

And if I do not answer
It's because I'm mad at you
You've made me lose my temper
Something I swore not to do.

Now listen up, tomorrow
Come back and try again
Knock, cordially, about three times
But I won't let you in.

That's when you firmly clear your throat
And in your sternest voice
Demand I open up the door
Don't give me any choice.

I'm feeling pretty flustered now 
Still we've got to iron this out
Okay, now where did I leave off?"
(man)' I guess I'm in the house.'

"Oh yes, that's right, I've let you in
Don't act surprised to see
My hair is done, my face made up
The hem above my knee.

Pretend there's nothing baking
Though the smell does captivate 
Fresh rolls; a well dressed fatted duck
And cause it's getting late

You may as well attempt 
To hold my hand, but no 
Those puckered lips you'll tuck right in
Or out the house you'll go.

Some other would be wooers
I've kicked right out the door
T'was one or two, no there were three
Pray don't be number four.

I've planned this well and all is set
We've made it up the hill
Now ask the fated question 'Sir'
((man) ' Will you...'
     "Of couse, I will."


RETA PRUITT
September  4, 2016

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Oliver Mckeithan October 4, 2018 at 12:11 AM Nice poem. I never could read a woman's mind(LOL). Maybe that is why I was such a failure with the women until I met my wife!!

Pat Adams September 27, 2018 at 4:29 PM Amazing poem, well rhymed and the flow keeps you engaged till the end. Well done!............80)

Prince Agba September 6, 2018 at 1:38 PM Enjoyed reading your poem, keep writing. Reta Pruitt September 15, 2018 at 10:11 PM Prince Agba, Thank you indeed for your kind comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed the poem. Blessings, kind sir.

Dr Virinchi Mudumbai Acharya September 4, 2018 at 6:32 PM There is a “ man “ in “ wo man “ Without reciprocation , very existence of man will vanish. Excellent classic expression with rich language.

Faraz Ajmal June 18, 2017 at 2:42 PM A very beautiful written poem, you ve actually give alot of tips to men that how can they impress a girl, hahaha, well teenagers boy are usually shy, so if they didn t get response on first try they usually give up because they don t want to humilate themselves, like in Pakistan if a girl complaint the whole street men will come and beat the guy(I m honestly never involved in any of it as i didn t try it),however I m new and wanted you to read my poems and tell me how you feel about them