Distressed
His spouse leads an idyllic life, nothing ruffles her much.
She attends her clubs, cooks, sews, tends the kids and such.
But today he received a call at work that shook his orderly life!
'Twas a frantic call from his highly agitated wife!
"What is it honey? Did you have an accident? Was anyone hurt?
Were you attacked in the mall by some deranged pervert?
Please tell me what concerns you so I can get back to work!"
"I can't find the words right now! I'm about to go berserk!"
"Tell me, I pray, has one of the kids been badly bruised?
Or has Tommy by that schoolyard bully again been abused?
Won't you please tell me the dreadful thing that has occured?"
"Let me gather my wits and I'll tell you word for word!"
"Don't tell me the dog has mutilated your flower beds again,
Or that Ginny tried to flush a towel and plugged the drain!
I just can't imagine what has caused you so much dismay!"
"Just a moment, dear, while I wipe the tears away!"
"What is it, my dear? I've never seen you so upset before!
Please don't prolong the agony! Please tell me, I implore!"
"I'll tell you", she blubbered "what has caused me such distress!
At the club today another lady wore my very same hat and dress!"
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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