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Miss Malone’s Dulcet Tones

The blackboard waited stark and bare As yet, there was no teacher there A striding vision, took the chalk You know… I recognised that walk Miss Malone’s Dulcet tones Sent a shudder through my bones Her flowing hair with blonde highlights Her mini skirt and fishnet tights The way she stood with feet spread wide And the purpose in her stride I gave my mate a little nudge His loving gaze just wouldn’t budge I said, “Forget your lurid thoughts, We’re barely out of schoolboy shorts.” He nodded at her crimson lips The wiggle in her swaying hips I said, “You’re fourteen, feeling flirty, That there teacher’s nigh on thirty!” He said, “I’ve heard her name is Maisie, She makes me feel all oops-a-daisy” I said, “She’s glam, that much is true, But truly, she ain’t right for you.” It seemed he thought me quite remiss And so I had to tell him this, “She seems quite able in her job But last week, Miss Malone… was Bob!”

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Date: 8/8/2024 1:53:00 PM
LOL Terry. You never fail to bring laughter to me. Thank you! :)
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Terry Flood
Date: 8/11/2024 2:52:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Linda. Terry
Date: 7/30/2024 6:45:00 PM
The title alone is a howl. And it gets better from there! Bravo, Terry. Thanks for the laughs. :) Gershon
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Date: 7/31/2024 3:09:00 PM
Thanks, GW… guess I’ll be cancelled sooner or later…. For now though…. Men in skirts is funny! ;-)
Date: 7/30/2024 5:44:00 PM
Terry, that was certainly a big surprise ending, a very comical end to a most memorable read. Love it! ~ Beryl (I have been off site for a while, will catch up on poems of yours that I’ve missed.)
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Terry Flood
Date: 7/31/2024 3:12:00 PM
Thank you, Beryl. Been absent myself lately… longest ‘block’ I’ve ever experienced…. The odd glimmer, once a week or so, but nothing that simply leaps from my pen. So I’m chuffed that you enjoyed this. Terry
Date: 7/30/2024 1:36:00 PM
ha! i loved this poem, terry, even before the surprise ending, which, of course, made it even funnier...
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Date: 7/30/2024 2:43:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Ilene. Miss Malone began life as Mrs Jones but the syllable count wouldn’t play ball ;-)
Date: 7/30/2024 5:58:00 AM
Hello Terry, I really enjoyed this delightful blend of humor and nostalgia. I think your playful tone captures the essence of youthful infatuation perfectly. Truly, a charming piece! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Date: 7/30/2024 2:35:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel. I only recall one minor fancy for any of my teachers… and she was definitely never a ‘Bob’.
Date: 7/30/2024 4:46:00 AM
I didn't expect that ending, but I should've from you, Terry. Great writing humor as always.
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Date: 7/30/2024 2:32:00 PM
Thanks, Lin. Alas, I’m still clutching at straws, inspiration wise, so I’m glad you enjoyed this. Terry

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