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Embarrassing Moment

Embarrassing  Moment


Mid-Sixties, I went to the shore
A hot summer day, so I wore
My handmade swimsuit
It was very cute
Expecting I was, and I swore,

It looked just as nice as can be
My tummy was covered, you see
The shorts were cut out
For belly to sprout
Top flared over shorts demurely.

At once came along a great wind
My top flew right up and chagrined
By this great surprise
To see with my eyes
My tummy exposed as bare-skinned!

But now in these new modern days
No problem with bumps that amaze
Those covered or bare
Don't bring on a stare
When dressed up in clingy arrays

Back then we were less indiscreet
Maternity clothes for the street
Were tents that flowed wide
To hide what's inside
Our bumps took a private backseat!

So when my bare belly stuck out
So shocked, I spun 'round with a shout
Grabbed towel up fast
Embarrassed, aghast
I covered it up without doubt!


Date: October 15, 2015

Contest Name: Make Me Actually LOL

Sponsor: Nina Paramenter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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La France Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 6:32 PM
Sandra, wonderful for the contest, oh sometimes I wish some women still wore those cute maternity clothes, a fun 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, weeping ....
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 10:35 AM
Big no, no back then. I still wish women wore loose maternity clothes, it seems the first thing we can do to protect them from the world! You poem is well-written and most amusing. I truly enjoyed it ... CayCay
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 5:39 PM
oh yes, in those days I'd have been embarrassed too. Hmmm, even today I would be embarrassed!!! good one and very nicely metered.
Allison Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 4:59 PM
made me smile Sandra now they let it all hang out :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Relish Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:04 AM
good one Sandra... the times sure have changed :) ... good luck for the contest.. nad!
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