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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Date: 2/6/2022 2:39:00 PM
This is very funny Ronald, good luck and thank you for your visit!
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 2/9/2022 7:08:00 AM
Thanks, appreciate the comment...Ron
Date: 2/2/2022 11:01:00 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
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 2/3/2022 2:02:00 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
Date: 2/1/2022 4:20:00 PM
Hello Ronald ... you should have become an eggshell blonde until your hair sprouts again - thanks Ronald - Lindsay
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 2/2/2022 3:21:00 AM
It was considered but failed to get approval from my wife. Appreciate the comment Lindsay...Ron
Date: 1/31/2022 8:06:00 AM
Beware of the clippers in the hands of your wife! Fun poem of a life experience. Ronald. Write On! Bill
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Date: 1/31/2022 9:06:00 AM
Cheers Bill....Ron
Date: 1/30/2022 1:09:00 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
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 1/30/2022 2:28:00 PM
Hope you've recovered Jan. Appreciate the comment..Ron xx
Date: 1/30/2022 11:22:00 AM
Ha, ha, ha! Beware of bargains in parachutes and haircuts! Smiles, Gershon
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Date: 1/30/2022 2:28:00 PM
Indeed!! Thanks Gershon..Ron:)
Date: 1/29/2022 10:34:00 PM
hahaha. Cute one, and congrats
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 1/30/2022 5:14:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, appreciate the comment...Ron x
Date: 1/29/2022 4:08:00 PM
Hi Ronald….that is hilarious and I understand your wife’s amusement! So well written. Enjoyed. Debx
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 1/30/2022 5:13:00 AM
Thanks Deb. As you can imagine I didn't find it quite so amusing at the time. Glad you enjoyed....Ron x
Date: 1/28/2022 5:49:00 PM
This IS funny. CONGRATS on your win, Ronald. Janice. :-)
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Date: 1/29/2022 2:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Janice...Ron xx
Date: 1/25/2022 3:44:00 PM
Ha ha, Ronald, very entertaining and fun poem, enjoyed!
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Date: 1/27/2022 10:27:00 AM
Why thank you Tania….Ron x
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