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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Date: 9/28/2016 6:29:00 AM
Ah, some good playful lightheartedness. (: Give it a week, then fix the leak! Sounds pretty golden. lol Always, Laura
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Date: 4/8/2016 1:08:00 AM
I don't know what to say,that funny as...what about the men folk..great write
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/14/2016 4:09:00 AM
Possible sequel, my friend ;) Glad to spread a laugh ... always need one now and then.
Date: 3/6/2016 1:37:00 PM
Whimsical, witty, thought provoking.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/6/2016 6:47:00 PM
Thanks Iris. A bit of fun, imagined from the opposite perspective ... lol.
Date: 3/2/2016 8:29:00 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
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/6/2016 2:04:00 AM
Thanks again Funom. Much obliged :)
Date: 2/25/2016 10:57:00 PM
Perfectly in consonance with psychotherapeutic reward and punish approach served in a dishful of poetry....enjoyed a lot...
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/27/2016 6:24:00 PM
Thanks Probir. It was a lighter write from my end... your interesting comments are always a delight to read.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/27/2016 6:07:00 PM
Thanks Probir. It was a lighter write from my end... your interesting comments are always a delight to read.
Date: 2/25/2016 6:29:00 PM
There is indeed sublimity in suffering...therapy is harmony between land and rain. I excel with silliness Timothy...J.A.B.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 2:08:00 AM
A silly comment for an even sillier poem! 'Tis quite fitting my friend :)
Date: 2/25/2016 1:43:00 PM
Sage advice my friend. now where is that grease?
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 2:08:00 AM
For her to know ... and for you to find out :O
Date: 2/25/2016 9:59:00 AM
I think that women mostly just want to be heard and appreciated. Forget being right, no one wins.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 2:07:00 AM
Hey Richard ... you always have good advice. This poem is pure fiction, and was just a bit of fun to write.
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Judy Konos
Date: 2/25/2016 11:17:00 AM
Richard...not a jealous bone in your body....and that's why...we love you....Cheers!
Date: 2/25/2016 9:20:00 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!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 2:05:00 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.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/25/2016 10:01:00 AM
I'm jealous, a younger wittier man....boo hoo!!!
Date: 2/25/2016 8:18:00 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
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:48:00 AM
I did not consider this, Paul, but you are correct ... perhaps it could be an excuse to get a little Me-Time, eh?
Date: 2/25/2016 7:10:00 AM
Really made me smile Timothy:-) hugs Jan xx
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:47:00 AM
It made me smile to write it ... happy to pass on the smiles :D
Date: 2/25/2016 2:07:00 AM
Good one, dear.... ;) Loved that last bit...Apologies must be followed up with restitution!!! ;) Hugs
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:28:00 AM
You know how it works, Eileen ... you get it ;)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:30:00 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
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:27:00 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 :)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:22:00 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!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:26:00 AM
Lol! Guess you'll know better next time, now won't ya ;)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:07:00 PM
I enjoyed this :)
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/26/2016 1:09:00 AM
Thanks Sarah ... it was fun imagining an opposite perspective.
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