Andrew Holt Poet Rhyme

After the Laughter

You dressed in your best
I dressed in mine
A suit from Armani
A silk tie from Klein
You made up your face
And put on your glitter
You kissed up to scarlet
And called for the sitter

I creased as I waited
My smile did the same
The TV seduced me
Turned on to the game
Two minutes to full time:
A draw, sudden death
You announced you were ready
With mint on your breath

We arrived at the show
It was long, it was boring
I didn't complain
When you pinched me for snoring
Then the interval came
We went out for quick drinks
You merged like a Monet
With lawyers and shrinks

In the car you were silent
What happened to all
The bluff and the chatter
You spent in the hall?
At least we could talk about
The news or the weather
Or are we not supposed
To grow old together?

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Just James May 11, 2016 at 1:28 AM Sounds like a marriage...tx for the great write

Casarah Nance March 29, 2016 at 6:18 PM Enjoyed the read Andrew, :)

Poet Destroyer A March 29, 2016 at 12:08 AM This is a great poem Andrew, you've expressed yourself well, I like the last line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Love ~LINDA~

Cynthia Buhain-Baello March 28, 2016 at 9:01 PM Brilliant! Love the rhyme, flow, cadence, content, and wow- the implied emotions in the last lines. Very true of our "party people" today. Rated 7 again. (You write excellently). Andrew Holt March 28, 2016 at 9:16 PM Methinks thou flatter me too much. Hahaa, but I like it. Thank you again Cynthia. I will write more.