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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil

HEAR NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL

We decided it was only fair ,
As we had the space, and we did care
That my mother and father-in-law
Stay with us, and so they did!
What happened one day
I’m about to say!
My father in law could not see too well
My mum saw well but her hearing not swell.
She goes into the bathroom and 
Steps into the shower,
5 minutes later my father in law
Goes into the bathroom and sits
On the throne, at 92 he could not see
And at 86 my mom an absolute dear,
Could not a thing hear.
Our domestic helper was in stitches
Doubled up laughing
And we much the same.
Patsy and Charlie unaware of 
Each other, simply relaxing! 
Mom finished her shower and
And to her horror, saw Charlie sitting
On the thrown, she screamed,
Whereupon Charlie stood up
Very confused ,Patsy are you
Here, Oh no he shouted!
Patsy opened the bathroom door
To see the three of us grinning,
Just a little mistake she said
But don’t dare say to anyone a word!
Hear no evil,
See no evil,
And we were to say no evil!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 7:22 AM
I know this truly happened. Sometimes it is a blessing to not be able to see or hear. But what about smell? I cannot resist thinking this.
Dome Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Haha. hilarious.I needed that. wow, your good. the visuals were exceptional. well done. Much enjoyed. stay safe. Brill.
Downing  Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 3:22 PM
OMG, what a fun story, I am chuckling and I’m sharing it with my friend... Oh this is so good, I sure enjoyed it :)
Proxenos Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 4:19 PM
Thanks Akkina, for a marvelous comment I can actually feel you and your friend enjoyed this poem as I remembered the incident vividly and how we all laughed.Take care, hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Laurie Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Hello Jennifer … the tales you tell are so true to life Jennifer and this one is a great family talking point, but shared in a whisper - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 4:24 PM
Hi Lindsay, we did tell our extended family when they came to dinner, but everyone including the true to life actors were also laughing. They saw the funny side eventually! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Wolf Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 5:07 PM
Just older folks monkeying around, I guess --- though God knows how bad I'll be when I'm their age (if He lets me get there). Smiles, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 10:34 AM
I think it's a good thing we don't know when our time to go is at least that is what I think. Be well dear friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Allison Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:37 AM
you had me chuckling thanks for the giggle Jennifer:-) hugs jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Hi Jan, and this is a true story - glad you had a chuckle my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Great fun piece Jenny, really good indeed! Blessings always,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Thanks Gordon, see what is going to happen to us when we get old! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer..
Callus Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 11:18 AM
This had me in stitches, Jenny:) Do you blame me if I say that I'm not looking forward to old age!! Promise...I won't tell anyone about Patsy and Charlie :) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Getting old doesn't scare me but what comes with it like Patsy and Charlie does! I can see you enjoyed the poem, I so happy Paul, I couldn't help laughing at it myself when I finally read it! Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.
Watt Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 5:32 PM
What a hoot! Great recollection from the family archives, and told so engagingly in your inimitable style. I can just imagine the scene unfolding from outside the bathroom door and hearing a scream! Thank you, Jenn for sharing this tale! Blessings and hugs ~ John
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:41 AM
It was the funniest afternoon ever, they both locked themselves up in their respective rooms and we couldn't help but tease them a bit at dinner - they finally saw the funny side of the incident, Thanks John, love that you enjoyed , hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Adams Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 1:27 PM
lol... this is comical... was it bases on a true story? i could picture being in the shower and finding someone was in there with you...cute poem! hugs
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Absolutely a true story my friend - we were in stitches and my mum came out first - she just gave us a haughty look and dissapeared into her room. Charlie just hung his head and was almost in tears. Thanks for commenting Sandy. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM
- When you are 92 years old ... it does not mean much ... everything has been seen before ... most things have been heard ... a really funny memory, dear sister :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:48 AM
Maybe when we reach, if we reach that age, it will worry us, who knows - I only know i haven't seen anything funnier happening. Thank you dear sis, your are an angel, love your poetry! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 10:07 AM
This is so hilarious! Enjoyed your story, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:50 AM
Thank-you Vijay, it could be part of a movie, the audience would have roared with laughter! So Glad you enjoyed. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
One Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Omg, hahahahaha... this is brilliant and you wrote it so well...
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:53 AM
I must agree, we laughed just as much when the incident was in action. Thank-you SO great you enjoyed it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Messina Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 5:35 AM
Some memories we will never forget (lol) it's always nice to think back at precious moments. Very nice, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 9:57 AM
This was hysterical Charlie and what made it worse for them, they didn't know we were following the incident from outside, our domestic helper called us! Yes this will definitely go down in the families History! Happy you enjoyed Charlie. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ashley Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 7:21 PM
Lol! My dear sweet friend, I adore your beautiful endearing poem. I enjoyed your precious memory immensely and relished your witty pen on vivid display. Jennifer, your wonderful heart shines in this lovely piece. So heartwarming! Warmest wishes and hugs to you my poetry sister.. ~Susan
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Susan I have never laughed as much in my whole life, it was almost unbelievable that it was unfolding in front (almost) of us. Thank-you for a breathtaking comment, you give so much of yourself when answering. You are an awesome friend and poetess dear poetry sister. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 22, 2020 at 2:36 PM
“What the eyes don’t see can’t hurt you, what the ears can’t hear is a virtue, but the mouth that speaks evil is most undesirable.” A humorous story Jennifer, love the three wise monkeys... Belle
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Well this could be a movie Belle, it was absolutely hysterical, we were laughing so much, and my mum passed us when she came out and just gave us a dirty look! Hugs and blessing and many thank-yous for commenting. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Rose  Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 2:24 PM
lol it must have made quite a scene, I think when people get old, they develop a great sense of humor. You did a great job describing it, thank you for the laughter this evening, bless your beautiful heart dear Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Hi Pixie, they had no sense of humor when each came out, my mum humphed and gave us a haughty look and Charlie was almost in tears. Thank-you Pixie my friend I'm so glad you enjoyed it, but we had the live version of it! Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 11:51 AM
Quite a funny situation. We normally lock the bathroom doors. ~~
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Hi Victor my friend, we never lock bathroom doors and thank goodness we didn't and we don't because about six weeks after this incident, my mother fell in the bathroom and broke a hip, had she locked it would have taken much longer to get in.But she came completely right, the next fall she broke her ankle and that is what unhappily caused her demise - she was bedridden and got terrible bedsores, and even the nurse who came daily to change her wounds said she had neve seen such huge bedsores, it broke our hearts as they were changing the bandages and dressing, it was so terribly sore that she screeched with pain. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Lol, could just picture the scene Jennifer, the joys of advancing years. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 11:23 AM
Yup Tom, inevitably we are next, I can already see that our boys are starting to exercise 'parental advise', which we find so cute and loving! It was a hysterical incident Tom! Blessings, Jennifer.
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