Jack Horne Poet Rhyme

A Rude Awakening

A woman crouched upon the floor,
retrieving something, near the door.

I walked into the busy shop, 
while talking to my mum,
I hadn't seen the woman there -
and kicked her up the bum!

written 6th January for Natasha's Funny Memories contest

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Phyllis Babcock February 23, 2022 at 3:42 PM Sometimes we are so focused on looking forward that we do not look down. Can imagine this scene. love phyl

Jan Allison January 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM haha ha priceless one Jack, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Ronald D Thompson January 29, 2022 at 8:08 AM Very funny, can just imagine the scene. Congrats on your contest win...Ron

Ann Peck January 28, 2022 at 7:31 PM Oh dear--she was probably as embarrassed as you :) Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy January 28, 2022 at 5:38 PM CONGRATS on your win, Jack. Janice

Lindsay Laurie January 22, 2022 at 4:38 PM G'day Jack ... Ha! Probably her thrill for the day - thanks for the giggle Jack - Lindsay

Harry Horsman January 17, 2022 at 9:56 PM Love the poem and the memory, Jack, All the best to you. Stay safe. Harry

Andrea Dietrich January 7, 2022 at 3:42 PM hahaha, I can just picture this ,Jack

Jennifer Proxenos January 7, 2022 at 8:57 AM Who got the biggest shock, you or her, fun poem my friend - best of luck in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sara Kendrick January 7, 2022 at 3:35 AM Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Your clumsiness strikes again. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Bj Legros Kelley January 7, 2022 at 2:45 AM Oops! Poor lady, I guess that did awaken her pretty quickly! Oh, poor her, and you!

Connie Marcum Wong January 7, 2022 at 12:37 AM I can only imagine her shock and reaction. That type thing would be embarrassing for both of you. This is a comical story Jack. A good one! New year blessings xxoo

Judy Ball January 6, 2022 at 12:18 PM OoHoo! Poor lady and poor little boy. Too funny Jack. It's so much fun to look back on things like that once we are older. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus January 6, 2022 at 8:37 AM Definitely a funny memory, Jack! I believe that her reaction is not permissible on Soup :) Happy New Year, my friend // paul

Wilma Neels January 6, 2022 at 7:43 AM Hehehe hey Jack, I have been popping in here from time to time. How are you? lfde :-)

P.S. Awtry January 6, 2022 at 7:25 AM Woo—a shoe! :D

James Marshall Goff January 6, 2022 at 6:29 AM Profound Jack!