Get the Point

This year my wife bought us personalised gifts
In order to heal little family rifts
Her sister was flattered and gave her a hug
When she found her face on a bone china mug
Her Dad kissed her cheek, wrapped his arm round her waist
In thanks for the monogrammed cigarette case
Tempers, once frayed, we’re now far less fiery
When her brother opened his new photo diary
And now everybody was getting on fine
And so it was time that I opened mine
Mine was quite large and so peace was assured
’til I found my face on a friggin dartboard
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Awtry Avatar
January 3, 2022 at 10:26 PM
Terry, I missed your poem of the day, and of the freaking WEEK! Congratulations! This was another clever and humorous one from your talented pen! :)
Flood Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 6:20 AM
Thanks P.S. Actually, it would make more sense if poem of the week was selected from the previous seven poems of the day… logically, that’s how it should work. This poem never got poem of the day, so things clearly work in some mysterious way. But, who am I to complain? Terry
Roper Avatar
December 29, 2021 at 6:27 PM
Hahaha,,, was someone trying to tell you something. Happy New Year
Roper Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 7:24 AM
:) I need to get one for my little brother, it is one of his pastimes.
Flood Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 2:29 AM
That dartboard made me look like I’d been kissing a hedgehog. Thanks, Eve. Terry
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 5:46 PM
Excellent - funny and clever! Congrats on your POTW honour. BW ~ Mala
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Thank you, Mala. I’m still dumbfounded, but I’m so glad you enjoyed. Terry
Radice Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 6:09 AM
Now that's what I call a Onnnnnnnne Hunnnnnndred annnnd Eihttttttyyy of a rift healer. :) Did you take flight? :) Congratulations on the POTD Cheers - Gary
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Thanks, Gary. My nose was the bullseye so the wife settled for a one fifty. Terry
Seeker Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 9:08 PM
Hahaha! Tooooo too good! Congrats on POTW, Terry!
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 3:26 AM
Thanks so much. I actually thought it was mildly amusing, but it seems to have found a few funny bones. Terry
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Congrats for POTW. I enjoyed the poem. Certainly put a smile on my face. Blessings ~ Debra
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 3:27 AM
Thank you Debra. POTW was certainly a shock. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 12:09 PM
Your poetry is such a treat Terry. Thank you for the entertaining laughter. Congratulations on your POTW honor. Blessings xxoo
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 3:28 AM
Thank you Connie. So glad you got a laugh out of this one too. All the very best for 2022 to you. Best regards. Terry
La France Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 7:50 AM
Terry, wonderful poem, that last line is hilarious, your sense of humor is great and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
Flood Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 3:30 AM
So glad you enjoyed this one, Constance. Thanks for dropping by. Terry
Nicole Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Your face on a dartboard ! You have two choices, smile about it and say thank you, or place a different photo after everyone has left. :) Hmm, what to do ? This is cute, creative and clever. Thanks for the smile. Congratulations Terry, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy
Flood Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 1:10 AM
I don’t get it, Brandy. People I haven’t seen in ages are queuing down the street to have a go. Charming! Have a great new year. Terry
Watt Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 6:42 PM
Terry, you never fail to bring a smile and a laugh. Love the setup for the final line and the title too. Congrats for POTW ~ John
Flood Avatar
December 27, 2021 at 1:08 AM
Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
Kitchin Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 1:39 PM
Ha ha, a cute one, Congratulations on POTW Terry!
Flood Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Thanks, Tania. I can’t figure it either. But, hey! Who’d complain. Terry
Goldsmith Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. Way toooooo funny. Thanks for the laugh. Maybe you better duck. Have a blessed New Year 2022....................
Flood Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Thanks, Paula. I’m chuffed and astounded in equal measure. A great new year to you. Terry
Gondolf Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 8:20 AM
They always say a picture is worth a thousand words...thanks for the laugh this morning, Terry. Congrats on POTW. John
Flood Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Thank you, John. Glad you got a chuckle out of this. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 1:08 AM
Did the picture have you with your mouth open lol? Congrats on POTW Terry. Tom
Flood Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 3:42 AM
I really don’t understand this. In all humility I have to wonder how on Earth these decisions are made. I considered ‘Get The Point’ to be one of those throw away ditties that might give someone a giggle. Obviously I’m chuffed as nuts, but surely, far superior poems have been overlooked. Nevertheless, Tom, thanks for your congrats. Have a great new year. Terry
Laurie Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM
Hello Terry ... I wonder how many felt sorry for you and kept missing the dart board. At a guess; none! - thanks Terry - Lindsay
Flood Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 3:07 AM
At least they did form an orderly queue. Terry
Allison Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 12:43 AM
haha ha the ending was hilarious:-) hugs Jan xx
Flood Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 3:45 PM
Thanks, Jan. Maybe I’ll take the idea to Dragons Den, eh?
M  Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:21 PM
Now that is really funny and cleverly written Terry….I so enjoyed that! Is it your face or personality…..or both?! Ha…..Debx
Flood Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Thanks Deb. I couldn’t possibly claim to have personality ;-)… I quite possibly do have a face you could throw darts at though. Ha ha. Terry
Bauer Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 3:56 PM
ha! i was not expecting that, terry! hilarious!
Flood Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 4:05 PM
I’ve thought for many years that there must be a way to make customisable dartboards that you could put your least favourite politician (for example) on. And that there would be a market for said item. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
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