Dear Abbieanne

Dear Abbieanne, my love life is in tatters.
All I seem to do now is blither and moan.
Absent a mate all my dreams have been shattered.
In spite of best efforts my prospects have flown.
I thought a good heart was all that would matter.
Indeed there are other traits I have not known.
Like brushing my teeth and taking a shower.
Plus shaving my nose so hair doesn't flower.

And using a mouthwash so breath won't offend
like a wealth of garlic and beer seem to do. 
Or wearing clean clothes with no stains on my end
and watching my step so no doo's on my shoe.
And washing my hair.  Deodorant's our friend?
All these endless tasks.  Will I ever be through?
To my misery this letter will attest.
Very Truly Yours, Despondent in the West
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Nusker Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Seems like you had a lot of fun writing this one. It is lovely.
White Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 9:38 AM
Great rispetto! And incredibly funny :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Love this! Too funny!
Cozart Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Thanks, Kim!!
Canerdy Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 9:49 AM
Dale, I LOVE poems that are hilarious AND skillfully-written--like this one. I'll add to my favorites. Janice
Cozart Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Special thanks, Janice!
Wood Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Oh, this is funny! And it is just begging for a clever response. Thanks for the laugh Dale.
Cozart Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Dean!
Sands Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Oh Dale that is funny :) Thanks for the laugh !
Cozart Avatar
July 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM
Thanks, Heidi! And you're welcome!
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