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!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
August 8, 2024 at 1:53 PM
LOL Terry. You never fail to bring laughter to me. Thank you! :)
Flood Avatar
August 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Linda. Terry
Wolf Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM
The title alone is a howl. And it gets better from there! Bravo, Terry. Thanks for the laughs. :) Gershon
Flood Avatar
July 31, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Thanks, GW… guess I’ll be cancelled sooner or later…. For now though…. Men in skirts is funny! ;-)
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July 30, 2024 at 5:44 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.)
Flood Avatar
July 31, 2024 at 3:12 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
Bauer Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 1:36 PM
ha! i loved this poem, terry, even before the surprise ending, which, of course, made it even funnier...
Flood Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Ilene. Miss Malone began life as Mrs Jones but the syllable count wouldn’t play ball ;-)
Rodgers Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 5:58 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
Flood Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Thank you, Daniel. I only recall one minor fancy for any of my teachers… and she was definitely never a ‘Bob’.
Lane Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 4:46 AM
I didn't expect that ending, but I should've from you, Terry. Great writing humor as always.
Flood Avatar
July 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Thanks, Lin. Alas, I’m still clutching at straws, inspiration wise, so I’m glad you enjoyed this. Terry
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