Howard Kerr Poet Haiku

Cheapskate

husband’s cheap gift wife’s 
expression priceless wife drags 
tightwad mate to court 


Created and posted : 23 November 2020

Contest : Make Me Laugh With Some Humour

Sponsor : Tania Kitchin

NB A little humour never goes amiss.
Some men and women  are so mean they should be sued is the moral.
I’ve a sneaking suspicion that this case is pointless!

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Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM A very belated congrats on this one. Silly story. Many years ago I thought this word was cheap scape. I suppose there is an origin story behind the word being skate. My daughter and one of my sisters had to deal with husbands like this big time!

Eve Roper December 20, 2020 at 9:15 PM I've known a few of those, Howard, good one. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Alexis Y. December 19, 2020 at 3:34 PM Hi Howard , Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Tania Kitchin December 19, 2020 at 4:06 AM Howard, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun and creative poem!

Sara Kendrick December 5, 2020 at 11:34 AM Well, some people came thru the depression and it still goes on in their mind but I have a feeling it might be back. Thanks for stopping by. Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu November 23, 2020 at 11:42 AM Hello Howard Kerr, the husband should buy hisr wife a lovely gift to show he cares for her. Enjoy your day my friend.