Notes About The Poem

Clown

You’re early today, her manager said
are you okay, did you fall out of bed
June told her boss, I’ve changed my routine
My bloke drives me in as though I’m the Queen

I’m able to drive but it saves time each day
If he drives and I do my face on the way
I see, her boss nodded and then simply said
Why don't you just get up early instead

June said, losing sleep doesn't worry my head
When driving gives me one more hour in bed
My brows and mascara were done on the road
My lippy went on at the lights where we slowed

That’s all well and good her manager said
But I think you should get up early from bed
For even a Jaguar, Bentley or Rolls
Can‘t save a girl’s face from a thousand pot holes
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Radice Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 5:02 AM
Beautifully crafted Terry. I've got to the point where I try second guessing the ending of your poems before I get to the end. :) I was wrong in this case..I thought she had probably got her scarf caught in the window wipers as she was putting her lippy on..which is crazy anyway as wipers are outside of the car. :) Cheers - Gary
Flood Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 4:22 PM
As I said to Milt, I knew the picture was a massive give-away but how could I not use it. Thanks, Gary. Terry
Hankins Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Superb story, superb rhyme...enjoyable read, Terry.
Flood Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:47 PM
Got to be honest... the picture gave the game away too soon but it it was just SO right, I had to use it. Glad you still enjoyed. Terry
Leffanta Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 11:54 AM
WELL done! Enjoyed!
Flood Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:49 PM
Thanks Rico, for the least cryptic comment you’ve ever left. ;-) Terry
Bauer Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 4:09 PM
ha! perfect picture to accompany this very funny poem, terry...
Flood Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 4:25 PM
Thanks Ilene, glad you liked. Terry
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