Here's An Idea

They just don't know how to apologize, do they?
Giving something that's prone to finger bleeds
and even chunkier thighs.
I'll give you the Golden Rule:
with situations like this
it is sure to apply.
An idea I propose (if I may be so bold):
give me a week without seeing your face
and a day without hearing your voice.
Heartbroken women everywhere agree
that it truly is the safest choice!
I don't need a second bouquet
or another box of sweets so chocolatey.
Seeing you suffer for what you did
is without a doubt the greatest therapy!



But of course      Don't despair
Eventually you'll be forgiven
Give it space      Give it time
When you return it will be sublime
a peck on the cheek
"Honey, can you fix the bathroom sink,
it hasn't been greased

... in at least a week."




NOTE: For all you women out there that have to put up with us silly men.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Ah, some good playful lightheartedness. (: Give it a week, then fix the leak! Sounds pretty golden. lol Always, Laura
Bankson Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 1:08 AM
I don't know what to say,that funny as...what about the men folk..great write
Hicks Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 4:09 AM
Possible sequel, my friend ;) Glad to spread a laugh ... always need one now and then.
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 1:37 PM
Whimsical, witty, thought provoking.
Hicks Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 6:47 PM
Thanks Iris. A bit of fun, imagined from the opposite perspective ... lol.
Makama Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 8:29 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
Hicks Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 2:04 AM
Thanks again Funom. Much obliged :)
Gupta Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 10:57 PM
Perfectly in consonance with psychotherapeutic reward and punish approach served in a dishful of poetry....enjoyed a lot...
Hicks Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 6:24 PM
Thanks Probir. It was a lighter write from my end... your interesting comments are always a delight to read.
Hicks Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 6:07 PM
Thanks Probir. It was a lighter write from my end... your interesting comments are always a delight to read.
Bordner Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 6:29 PM
There is indeed sublimity in suffering...therapy is harmony between land and rain. I excel with silliness Timothy...J.A.B.
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 2:08 AM
A silly comment for an even sillier poem! 'Tis quite fitting my friend :)
Smith Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Sage advice my friend. now where is that grease?
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 2:08 AM
For her to know ... and for you to find out :O
Lamoureux Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 9:59 AM
I think that women mostly just want to be heard and appreciated. Forget being right, no one wins.
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 2:07 AM
Hey Richard ... you always have good advice. This poem is pure fiction, and was just a bit of fun to write.
Konos Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Richard...not a jealous bone in your body....and that's why...we love you....Cheers!
Konos Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Well whatever happened...someone as talented as you are deserves better...Let the sink drip....meanwhile making you my newest 'bestest' favorite poet! Cheers!
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 2:05 AM
Why I'm not sure what to say ... thank you! This was a bit of nonsense poem, but I'm glad it inspired some laughs.
Lamoureux Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 10:01 AM
I'm jealous, a younger wittier man....boo hoo!!!
Callus Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM
But there is a limit to everything, Timothy! This therapy can work both ways. For some men being left out in the cold does not constitute suffering...on the contrary...:) // paul
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:48 AM
I did not consider this, Paul, but you are correct ... perhaps it could be an excuse to get a little Me-Time, eh?
Allison Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 7:10 AM
Really made me smile Timothy:-) hugs Jan xx
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:47 AM
It made me smile to write it ... happy to pass on the smiles :D
Manassian Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 2:07 AM
Good one, dear.... ;) Loved that last bit...Apologies must be followed up with restitution!!! ;) Hugs
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:28 AM
You know how it works, Eileen ... you get it ;)
Davey Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 11:30 PM
LOL when my wife gets home I am definitely gonna show her this!!! She will love it for sure! Cute and funny write Timothy thank you for sharing
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:27 AM
Hahaha ... well I hope your wife gets a kick out of it! A bit of a zany piece from my end ... but it was all in good fun :)
Vaso Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Very good! I should have learned never date a woman who's place has perfect plumbing! She wont be calling me for 20 years!
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:26 AM
Lol! Guess you'll know better next time, now won't ya ;)
Jabri Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 11:07 PM
I enjoyed this :)
Hicks Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 1:09 AM
Thanks Sarah ... it was fun imagining an opposite perspective.
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