I'Ll Go First

Every week on Friday
McGee worked late at night
But this time would be different
The work load seem real light

So he left a little early
Punched his card and tipped his hat
Then headed to O'Malley's
For a stiff one and some chat

But a feeling seem to come to him
Perhaps He'd just go home
And surprise his little wife
That's waiting there alone

So he walks down the empty streets
"Till he made it to his door
Takes his shoes off as he enters
As to tip-toe cross the floor

That's when he hears some noise
Cracks the bedroom door to see
His Buddy Finn and his wife
Are making merrily 

Oh, McGee he got so flustered 
But didn't stop their fun
And slowly crept away
To the next room for his gun

He was locked and Loaded
When he kicked right through the door
With the gun at his head, He said,
"I can't take this anymore"

But his wife left the bed
And knelt down on her knees
And begged him not to kill himself
and "Put the gun down,Please"

McGee then looked upon his wife
His expression was quite vexed
Then he told her to "SHUT UP"
Cause she was surly NEXT !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nehls Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 6:29 AM
I like the way you have woven this story with great poetic lines, Jerry. Such a pleasure to read. Sounds like McGee is a few cards short of a deck, so, there were probably no bullets in the gun. Very nice, my friend.... Robert.
Manassian Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Interesting tale...Poor chap. He sure got his own.
Lindley Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 10:40 AM
A funny and very good write my friend. In the early 70's, guy I knew heard rumors , so went home one day around noon , found same thing . He eased to his truck, got his rifle. Went back in , a shot the guy until his rifle was empty. Then called the cops to report he killed a man assaulting his wife. That didn't fly, he later got long prison sentence. Always seemed strange to me that he ignored his wife's part in the voluntary action taking place..
Smith Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:45 AM
haha....I need to hang out with McGee and the blokes at O'Malley's. They seem like a hoot.
Nance Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Sounds like he is a little out of order!
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