Knowin How To Keep Em

Oh don't think that I ain't seein'
As you roll those purty eyes,'
And my man stands there a gawkin'
Like he'd won some sort of prize.

My ma taught me how to keep em
And to cut you down to size.
For there ain't no man worth havin'
Can resist my apple pies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 2:46 PM
Brilliant, Joyce ~ just a few lines but what a punchline. It's a beauty published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Boreham Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Fantastic! So lovely to read you!! Kindest Regards Paris-Maree
Nance Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 5:59 PM
I love this :) many hugs to you sweet lady
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Ha ha, I love it. A lasting irresistibility!
Johnson Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting Richard. I am not writing much right now. Love, Joyce
Hackett Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 5:22 AM
Very cool, I bet you make pecan pies too.
Breedt Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 1:51 AM
Hi Joyce, vey enjoyable and original. They say the way to a mans heart is through his stomach. Love Jannie
Messina Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Hi Joyce, I absolutely love this poem. So I suppose your eyes are either apple green or hazel...and big..lol Splendid my dear...a Favorite! Stay well...Charlie
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April 28, 2018 at 11:46 AM
Ah, pies cooked using your recipe must be delicious, Joyce! You gave me quite a giggle. There is one poem of the day selected daily and you find it by clicking on "Poem of the Day," which is located on the top banner of each page. (It's also were you see "blogs" and "contests." So glad you were given this honor! Love, Carolyn
Smith Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 9:44 AM
When's dinner??? Wonderful work Joyce and congratulations for POTD honors...
Haight Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 9:19 PM
Joyce, when you read this comment, look up all the way on the upper left corner of this computer page in the navy blue section, you will see Poem of the Day in white letters. Click on it and you will see your poem on the POTD page. Hope this helps. And congrats again. Hugs, Sandra
Cooper Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Congratulations Joyce for P.O.T.D. very delightful poem with some real old school magic sprinkled all over it. I enjoyed the simplicity that resonated so strong great job.
Duncan Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Made me chuckle :)
Haight Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 7:45 PM
Such a fun poem, Joyce! Love your ma's philosophy! Big congratulations on your Poem Of The Day honor! Hugs, Sandra
May Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:44 PM
Lol..Congrats on POTD Joyce..
Johnson Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 7:19 PM
Thanks Joseph. But everyone is congratulating me for a potd but I don't know where that is coming from. Joyce
Allison Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 2:15 PM
what a fun poem Joyce, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 12:51 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Joyce :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wood Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Oh, this is precious! Just love it Joyce. I know you're right, that'll keep him from going astray.
Roper Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Great imagery Joyce, enjoyed reading.. Congratulations on POTD . Hugs Eve ~`*
Michael Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Real as can be...Sound advice...Congratulations Joyce...All the best...
Wanter Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Just precious! As I told you before, I have your book on my Kindle. The poems are so refreshing and down to earth! Congratulations!
Lawless Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 7:28 AM
LAUGHING OUT LOUD....Joyce....you certainly know the way to a "mans" heart. Congrats on Pie Of The Day......er...Poem....poem of the day...
Krampe Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:38 AM
Congrats on POTD, Joyce. This is fun :)
Warrior Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 5:39 AM
Congrats!!! on POTD! Joyce...fun write...stay in the light, my friend...^WW^
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 5:27 AM
Joyce! What delicious fun poetry! Congratulations on potd, this little gem's going in my fave drawer :) Blessings for a lovely day! xomo
Mishra Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 3:29 AM
Congrats on POTD! Happy Poem!! those who are reading this, will they get this unesistible Apple Pies!!!! Just a greedy question!!! hehehe :D :D :)
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