Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Give Us This Day Our Daily Angst

Just quit nagging ‘bout my time in the loo
Or I’ll deck you with that weird platform shoe

Yes, I like to read there, it’s the only quiet place
And the “scenery” is better than that look upon your face

Instead of complaining, make me some breakfast
Heaven knows why my heart you once possessed

Lord, what will this evening have in store
You think I’m gonna watch that chick flick once more

I’ve a better idea; the guys will be here soon
If you reveal my poker hand, I’ll send you to the moon

So warm up some treats and send the kids packin’
It’s bottle-by-bottle the booze I’ll be stackin’

Give me a break and take off that frilly dress
By the time the game’s over, the house will be a mess

And it’s all yours to clean, my ever-loving spouse
If the house isn’t tidy, you’ll hear me grouse

So take a load off now, while you still can
That load you carry needs a moving van

If you find me ill-tempered, then just take a hint
Bounce out that door with the pace of a sprint



*Written April 29, 2014

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Jslambert Mister Roboto July 3, 2014 at 1:51 PM Way to bend the gender. Is the Loo, St. Louis? or am I way off? I ask bc. of friends who reside there and call it that. ANyway, The line about the load and the moving truck stands out most to me. you weave some good ones these days. hope u are feeling LITTLE better, if not, please get better soon. much respect and no angst, Joey

Tim Smith June 19, 2014 at 6:38 AM Stopping back with a congratulatory hug

Dr. Upma A. Sharma June 19, 2014 at 6:01 AM Such a lovely write Carolyn it is ! Seemed a tough contest to me,, though i did enter into ,,, but this one is splendid ! congrats on win !

Joyce Johnson June 18, 2014 at 5:33 PM I just had Dr. Phil on the TV and he was giving it to some husband who sounded just like this one. I didn't get around to entering a poem in this one. Congratulations on your placement. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison June 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM congratulations on an excellent win. Hugs Jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2014 at 10:22 AM Congratulations on your win in my contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM Congratulations on the fine win in the contest Gender Bender,

Audrey Haick May 1, 2014 at 9:31 PM LOL! You've captured this scenario, so well, Carolyn! Excellent job with the great imagery. Totally enjoyed tonight! Love, Annalise

Tim Smith April 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM This is fabulous Carolyn..Had me smiling the whole read...I did a parody on men called "I am man hear me roar" I think you might find it humorous .....Hugs Tim

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2014 at 6:50 PM hahaha, I know exactly which contest this one is for!!! I had one like this, but I can't use it because it is an OLDIE> DANG!!! Good one, Carolyn. A lot of guys, unfortunately, sound this way.

Sara Kendrick April 29, 2014 at 5:27 PM From the other mate's point of view..Creative..Thanks for stopping by.Sara Carolyn Devonshire April 29, 2014 at 7:36 PM Sara, there's a new contest called "Gender Blender" and I loved the concept. Fun writing for this one. Love, Carolyn Sara Kendrick April 29, 2014 at 6:04 PM Carolyn, My work "Nightmare" was about a picture on Debbie Guzzi's contest page but not an entry in the contest..I just embellished it a bit with some imagination or fantasy. Sara.Thanks for stopping by..