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Keep It In the Family

My partner’s parents came to stay They’re messing with my head They only turned up yesterday So we gave up our bed But last night I’d been drinking Until late into the night I went to bed right off my head But still left off the light I snuggled up real close And then I found myself in trouble I gave my love a tender kiss But what I felt was stubble I leapt up and made for the door Could not leave fast enough Forgot my clothes were on the floor And I was in the buff Next morning things felt awkward Frankly, not a lot was said I had to tell my partner I forgot we’d lent our bed My partner quipped good job you’re quick And wasn’t there for hours I asked her aren’t you worried That your dad’s just bought me flowers

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 6/19/2021 2:00:00 PM
omg I am laughing so much this is hilarious:-) a HUGE fave for me:-) hugs Jan xx
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Terry Flood
Date: 6/19/2021 2:36:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan, and thanks for the fave. Really chuffed that you enjoyed. Terry
Date: 6/19/2021 10:48:00 AM
hilarious, terry! what a perfect and unexpected ending!
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Terry Flood
Date: 6/19/2021 11:10:00 AM
So pleased you enjoyed, Ilene. I guess I shouldn’t say so, but I get a giggle out of that last line myself. Thanks. Terry
Date: 6/19/2021 10:03:00 AM
Oh my! Terry, this would be a fine entry for "Surprise Me" contest. It is so well-written and...a terryific story!
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Terry Flood
Date: 6/19/2021 11:07:00 AM
Thanks Milt. The thing about my ‘surprise ending’ was that it surprised ME! As I intimated to Gary, the poem popped into my head but the ending... should her dad wink, pinch my butt or........ then... POP! Glad you enjoyed. Alas ‘Surprise Me contest’ is for verse. Nice thought though. Terry
Date: 6/19/2021 6:15:00 AM
Yikes, well as they say dont knock it till you've tried it lol. Tom
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Terry Flood
Date: 6/19/2021 7:02:00 AM
I think I’ll pass thanks, Tom. Terry.
Date: 6/19/2021 2:59:00 AM
LOL x 5 !! I sensed trouble brewing the more I read. Love the kicker at the end. You certainly have a style all of your own Terry :) Cheers - Gary
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Terry Flood
Date: 6/19/2021 4:16:00 AM
Thanks Gary. Sat here this morning trying to magic up inspiration. Pop! This appeared... just had to put a little extra thought into the ending. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

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