Janice Canerdy Poet Quatrain

Funny Now, But Not Then

I dashed off to the ladies' room
just after Sunday School was through.
The service that would soon begin,
I'd relish from my favorite pew.

As I sailed down the lengthy hall,
I felt the cool, conditioned air--
more in the back than in the front,
but I trucked on, Miss Unaware!

I reached the sanctuary door
and saw that I was not alone. 
A red-faced deacon spoke to me--
few words, low voice, with gentle tone.

I spluttered "Thanks" and fled the scene
my problem to eliminate,
slinked in the back, and took a seat.
I prayed my shame would soon abate.

What lesson did I learn that day? 
That, to avoid such Sunday woes,
I really must be sure my dress
is not tucked in my pantyhose.

January 3, 2021
entered in the Funny Memories Contest               Placed 1st
Sponsor: Natasha L. Scragg

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Jan Allison January 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM ha ha ha love the humour Janice, I have an idea I did a poem yrs ago on a similar theme lol:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith January 29, 2022 at 11:50 AM Congratulations on your win. Yes, red face then and funny now. Love This One. Thanks for the laugh. Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend............. Janice Canerdy January 30, 2022 at 6:03 AM Paula, thanks a million! Janice

Ronald D Thompson January 29, 2022 at 8:38 AM Great poem, great last line, very funny too!! Congrats on your contest win...Ron Janice Canerdy January 30, 2022 at 6:02 AM Thanks so much, Ron. Janice

Ann Peck January 28, 2022 at 7:28 PM Oh noooo! It's good we can laugh now at events that were earth-shattering at the time :) Your poem is just great! Congrats on your win! Janice Canerdy January 28, 2022 at 7:52 PM Thanks so much, Ann. Janice

Lindsay Laurie January 7, 2022 at 5:27 PM Hello Janice ... what a shame. The congregation would have listened with grins on their faces, more so when someone advised you - enjoyed your tale Janice - Lindsay Janice Canerdy January 7, 2022 at 8:21 PM Thanks so much, Lindsay. Tomatoes dream of being as red as my face was--and the poor Deacon's face! Janice

Mike Gentile January 7, 2022 at 4:59 AM Though I must confess, I've not worn a dress, a memory like this would cause great distress!! Great entry for the contest Janice! Happy New Year!! Janice Canerdy January 7, 2022 at 7:23 AM Mike, thank you for this entertaining, poetic response! Janice :-)

P.S. Awtry January 3, 2022 at 7:05 PM I can relate! :) Janice Canerdy January 4, 2022 at 6:57 AM Oh, my! Thanks so much, P.S. Janice

Vijay Pandit January 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM It happens. A laugh out loud fun tale. Janice Canerdy January 4, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice

Rico Leffanta January 3, 2022 at 10:42 AM Well-written, too! Enjoyed! Janice Canerdy January 4, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thanks so much, Rico. Janice

Tom Cunningham January 3, 2022 at 8:54 AM Haha every girls nightmare Janice. Tom Janice Canerdy January 4, 2022 at 6:55 AM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice