Terry Ireland Poet Rhyme

All In a Days Work

It could have been so embarrassing 
But he didn’t really care
It was such a simple thing
Wearing ladies underwear
He chose it all so carefully
Every single piece just right
Carefully colour matched 
With sheer nylon tights

Adjusted oh so precisely
With precision straight seams
Showing legs that appeared 
Like chocolate box dreams
But if a man’s got to do it
He’s got to do his best
No half measures he thought
Shoulders back stick out chest

Take one deep breath for courage
Then proudly out on to that stage
Just a reluctant drag act
To make a living wage
And out on that stage 
He didn’t need to hide
His need to display
His feminine side

He soaked up the applause
Folded his costume up neat
Tomorrow was another day
Back to sweeping the streets
He’d do it so precisely
Try not to rush
Not risk any blisters
From his issue sweeping brush

And he’d do his best
And he’d do it well
But broken nails 
Could be just a hell
And appearance was all
On the Cabaret Club scene
And maybe ,just maybe ,he enjoyed
The buzz of being a top Drag Queen

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Daniel Turner March 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM LOL A topic most would avoid, Terry. Like you say if you're gonna do it, do it well. I love twisted humor:) Terry Ireland March 24, 2023 at 1:44 AM Thanks Daniel. I perform in Pubs with musicians and you have to catch drinkers attention quickly. Some of the pubs are a bit rough. Start with stuff like this and they'll listen to more serious stuff as well. After all they come out for a pint and to listen to music.

Suzanne Delaney March 23, 2023 at 6:15 AM A fun read, Terry and such juxtapositions from man to woman from street sweeper to Drag Queen. Little portraits of living captured with clever insights. Best, SuZ Terry Ireland March 24, 2023 at 1:47 AM Thanks SuZ. This was based on Mike the kitchen fitter also known as Michelle the Beautician. He worked successfully at both trades, made a convincing female and led a normal male life.