Menopause

Some call it flushing, Some call it flashing 
but when mother suffered dad would come dashing
I think he was worried he might get a bashing
but a ten year old boy just couldn't help laughing .

Mum boiling over thinking no one is caring 
Under her breath but I can still hear her swearing
Dad should go to the pub but he's not that daring 
its a funny old world my parents are sharing.

Dad wastes a crumb , Why did she bother
I heard mum say , He's just like his mother
No one would miss her if she ran off with another 
Yet loved by five daughters and their little brother.

Dad pours the doctor a cup of tea
Delighted when he prescribes H.R.T.
Will that return my wife to me 
The doctor says he must wait and see.

Over a month her temper subsiding 
Mum and dads love was once more abiding
Together into the future they were striding
and a very young boy knew when it was his luck he was riding.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 8:07 PM
ahhh, this is SO SWEET after being funny as well. Hey, did I ever do a poet fave on you? I gotta go see. You sure deserve it!!!
Watson Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM
You are too kind to me Andrea . I'm a production manager in my other life and I have to be serious much of the time , I can revert back to my funny self on here . lol
Torres Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 3:04 PM
Daz...you were blessed with an amazing kind of heart...to see the pain and frail stage of a woman..you surely loved your mom!!! ...this is two thumbs up!... ^__^
Torres Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Ph 's traditions still live and being rehearsed...that's our trademark...^__^ ...too bad...i haven't taught my children to practice it...:"((
Watson Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 10:24 AM
My family tease each other AiyaH but though my mum died a little while ago , I will never stop loving her , I had a friend from your country came to live in my village , I remember I used to take his dads hand to my forehead and say ' Mano po . To pay respect Is that still done?
Onclaud Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM
geez, this is a charning insight into a woman's life stagem daz.. my mother didn't experience any of those flushes but my aunt, she was horrible... enjoyed this splendid ride!.. astounding!... huggs
Watson Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 10:52 AM
I must be in touch with my feminine side . Oh no , I'm going to start being contrary , lol Thank you nette.
Collins Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Dear Daren Such laughing you have never heard. Been there done that. Such fun in retrospect. love, Kathy
Watson Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 9:30 AM
There was a big age gap between me and my sisters ,So they understood it better. I just remember my poor dad could do nothing right. lol
Pickett Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 1:08 AM
Humorously entertaining!! Well written sir!!Asavvy1
Watson Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM
Thank you Jared delighted the things I find funny , Tickle other people too.
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