Hair Less

Ever since lockdown and the barbers were all closed,
There was only one solution that my wife duly proposed
‘Let’s go buy some clippers so that I can cut your hair’
She said, with a smile, and a persuasive stare.

Ever since that day we have this ritual, of sorts
I fire up the clippers, awaiting my hair to be cut short,
And with precision and attention, she duly proceeds
To cut my hair, which more often than not, she succeeds. 

On the dreaded day, I encountered a distraction
As I fired up the clippers and handed over the contraption.
I heard the first shear before she worryingly shouted
‘You hair seems long’ she said, as if somehow she doubted!

The amount of hair extracted, upon examination
Seemed way to much, without an explanation
But upon close inspection, something wasn’t right 
It was the absence of the clipper, that my hair had to fight! 

I now had two tramlines, positively bald
Which my wife found amusing, as her close friends she called
And I was left with the only option, available to me, 
To always wear a hat, so that the public couldn’t see!! 

Funny Memories Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Natasha L Scragg
Date - 25th January 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Anaya Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 2:39 PM
This is very funny Ronald, good luck and thank you for your visit!
Thompson Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 7:08 AM
Thanks, appreciate the comment...Ron
Calasibetta Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Well unfortunate as it may be, it will grow back ~ and keep the clippers away from your wife! You've created fun write ~sorry it's at your own expense. Hope your hair grows fast. :)Paulette
Thompson Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 2:02 AM
Thanks for the comment Paulette. It was actually my fault, I didn't attach the plastic clipper. My wife found it highly amusing and I must admit I could only laugh too. My hair (what little I have left at my age) has thankfully grown back. Hope all is well...Ron
Laurie Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Hello Ronald ... you should have become an eggshell blonde until your hair sprouts again - thanks Ronald - Lindsay
Thompson Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 3:21 AM
It was considered but failed to get approval from my wife. Appreciate the comment Lindsay...Ron
Baker Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Beware of the clippers in the hands of your wife! Fun poem of a life experience. Ronald. Write On! Bill
Thompson Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 9:06 AM
Cheers Bill....Ron
Allison Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 1:09 PM
fun one Ronald, I am 'shedding' my hair after having covid:-( hope I dont have to buy a hat!!many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Thompson Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Hope you've recovered Jan. Appreciate the comment..Ron xx
Wolf Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Ha, ha, ha! Beware of bargains in parachutes and haircuts! Smiles, Gershon
Thompson Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Indeed!! Thanks Gershon..Ron:)
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 10:34 PM
hahaha. Cute one, and congrats
Thompson Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 5:14 AM
Thanks Andrea, appreciate the comment...Ron x
M  Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Hi Ronald….that is hilarious and I understand your wife’s amusement! So well written. Enjoyed. Debx
Thompson Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Thanks Deb. As you can imagine I didn't find it quite so amusing at the time. Glad you enjoyed....Ron x
Canerdy Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM
This IS funny. CONGRATS on your win, Ronald. Janice. :-)
Thompson Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 2:51 AM
Thank you so much Janice...Ron xx
Kitchin Avatar
January 25, 2022 at 3:44 PM
Ha ha, Ronald, very entertaining and fun poem, enjoyed!
Thompson Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Why thank you Tania….Ron x
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