Framed

Saw some funky glasses
But I couldn’t quite decide.
I liked two styles, but should I let
The salesclerk be my guide?

I hemmed and hawed and tried them on
Again and then once more.
I needed someone else’s eyes
To really know the score.

I’d planned to meet my husband
So at last when he did show,
I alternately tried each pair
To see which way he’d go.

Turns out the clerk was right as rain
And even I agreed;
At last from all my indecision
I was finally freed.

But here’s a little postscript
With a cool ironic twist.
Those specs were really special
And not easy to resist.

And so the other glasses
Never made it to the shelf.
My husband tried them on and yes,
He bought them for himself!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
March 8, 2014 at 7:02 AM
Your husband wears ladies glasses? :):):) I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. You were in fine form with this one. As usual. Peace. :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 11:18 PM
hahaha. You are SO good. And I had thought this was gonna be some murder mystery. I do hope you entered the tickle the funny bone contest. it's RIGHT up your alley. which of your many new poems would you enter?
Pettit Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 10:43 PM
I would love to have my old vision back. I hate wearing glasses. This is another good poem.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 6:25 PM
Exquisite, as always! I know when I visit your pages I will be treated to perfection in meter, rhyme, and yes... some sly humour! BRAVO Ilene!! Best wishes, Keith
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