How To Lose a Bikini

Here's a tale I've told before
From when I was a teen
The subject at the time was sore
For I caused quite a scene!

Had a brand-new bathing suit
My first bikini ever
I figured I looked mighty cute
And that was my endeavor!

Up the high dive I did go
Winking at the guys
Time to give them all a show
Bending legs and thighs

Diving off the board I went
Far as I could take it
One way my body was sent
Bikini didn't make it!

Off it flew into the air
And left a naked me
Falling to the water there
For all the world to see

So embarrassed my face was flushed
Gone was little Miss Sassy
In the water I stayed and blushed
Humiliated lassie!



** for contest "Reconsidering Laughter" sponsored by Desiree Birdseye
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 30, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Deb, wow! I can't believe I forgot to thank you for the nice and silly poem you entered in my contest. A late late late CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you for the smirks and smiles your poem gave me while reading it. Hope you can forgive me, it is not like me to stoop low and diss all who support me or my contest. Even if I get no response, everyone still matters, and I try my best... Love love LINDA...
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May 23, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Big heartfelt congrats on your fabulous win my dear friend Deb! This is really great and funny! ;))) Thanks for sharing and the smiles! love/hugs, Leonora
Eklund Avatar
March 28, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Fantastic; very funny. I'm sure you got over it.
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March 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
LOL Life is filled with embarrassing moments like these, Deb. Although my bikini never totally came off when diving into a pool, I did lose my top once body surfing in the ocean. I wouldn't get out of the water until a friend found it and gave it back to me. Great entry for the contest! Wishing you success. Lots of people will relate to this. Love, Carolyn
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March 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Wonderful words to describe your plight Deb and as one who is of the bikini set too I feel for u my friend... cute and clever story and good luck in the contest... a good laugh u allowed others to enjoy at your expense .. and now we reap the rewards of your dilemma by this great poem luv..
Fraser Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Aye, instantly liberated without choice Deb. I need to close my eyes and be polite. Loved this little piece of your history. Good luck in Desiree's contest....:) smiles
Nutter Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 4:02 AM
Made me laugh, but you did draw a lot of attention. Probablt two sets of cheeks glowing red after this mishap. Excellent write as usual
Onclaud Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 2:39 AM
haha, deb.. it happened to a few friends of mine, speartely.. i had to get a towel to save them... what a laughing gas.. a delightful, creative piece.;) huggs, nette
Parker Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM
You fell flat on your well.... A funny story artfully conveyed!
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM
hmmm, did you lose both top AND bottom, that would be the ultimate humiliation!! A really fun read, Deb!
Haick Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 7:12 PM
This is cute! I can only imagine how you felt, Deb. Looking back we can laugh but as teens, being embarassed was not funny at all. : ) Thanks for the visit. Love, Annalise
Roberts Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM
lol, love it Deb, thanks for sharing
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