Month End Madness

Panting, running, paying, fuming,
Bumping, swearing, hurrying, driving,
All because today is the thirty first
Of the month, why are we all nigh to burst!
Got to buy groceries, go the butcher
The dry cleaners, the florist, the baker,
Did i turn on the slow cooker?
Have guests coming at 8.00p.m still
On the road, home in 15 minutes – phone Will,
Darling, Did you collect the birthday cake,
There is a big accident, traffic hectic won’t make
It to pick it up – Yes sweetheart I have
Drive carefully the roads are crazy,
Looks like a storm brewing, weather drizzly and hazy.
As I arrive in our driveway it pours with rain,
And I drop a packet, which had the red wine, I stain
My clothes and the car seat, go have your shower,
Hubby says, relax, everything is under control, 
Turned shower taps to their full strength and power
Exhausted, let the water run over my naked body
Till I feel refreshed, get dressed in my 
Sexy black number,
And come downstairs, hubby gives me a wolf whistle,
Just wait till the guests leave he says, look at him 
From under my lashes!
The aroma wafting from the stove is 
Provocatively divine!
And next to the sofa is a glass of room 
Temperature red wine.
Table is set, arrange flowers I brought in a vase,
Immediately, the bell goes ding dong, 
It’s Cherry and Tim,
She couldn’t wait to show me her engagement ring,
Hot on their heels are Susan and Barry,
He has just asked Susan to him marry,
And last of all my twin sister Rina, arrives she’s wise,
With her new boyfriend in tow she bellows, Hi guys!
Fun was had and wine was drunk 
Laughter abounded in the lounge and dining room,
We all forgot how tired we were and 
It was end of the month, and all the media forecasted,
Was doom and gloom!
It was my birthday, turning forty, no turning back now,
Don’t regret a day of my life, bless the day I took my vow,
Happy birthday dear Mary, happy Birthday to you,
I felt blest had my hubby and sister present and select 
Friends but few,
Mellow and happy and with certainly no one drunk,
Just four happy couples full of zest and funk!
Our guests began departing, in twos they left,
I slipped of my shoes and gave a big yawn,
Will picked me up, and must have undressed
Me – for all I remember is waking up to a peck
On my cheek,
And a scrumptious breakfast in bed,
I always knew I had picked the right guy to wed!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 4:27 PM
I’m glad you found a man who treats your the way you deserve to be treated.
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:18 AM
He is a kind wonderful husband but you and your wife also sound ideally suited from a previous comment you made. Every pot has its lid and we have both been truly blessed. Hugs, Jenn.
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September 25, 2019 at 8:21 PM
Wow, that would be a phenomenal rush, a crazy pace in your poetry.but finally all right, all right salute alkas
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:16 AM
I set the pace fast, just as we live our lives fast. Glad you enjoyed it Alkas, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ligon Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 6:25 PM
This is sweet.
Proxenos Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thank-you for a very welcome visit Juliet - I love your poetry and once again congrats on POTD. hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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September 20, 2019 at 7:23 PM
I smiled all the way through this delightful poem Jennifer. I love the part about your "hubby gives me a wolf whistle,". It sounds like you had a really wonderful 40th birthday. One you can always remember fondly. Happy birthday my friend! xxoo : )
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September 21, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Thanks for a wonderful comment Connie - I think I confused quite a few people with this poem, it was about Will and Mary, But Will has my husbands nature and I am a lot like Mary. We have had rushed birthday parties exactly like this one. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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September 19, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Stunning brilliant write Jenny, it encaptures all of one's mind so full of imagination, imagery and inspiration. One of your very best!
Proxenos Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 7:37 AM
Hi Gordon my friend, really grand you thought this poem to be one of my best. Enjoy mixing fiction and fact, makes the poem far more enjoyable. Thank-you and bless you. Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 18, 2019 at 10:25 PM
Sounds like a wonderful party. Loved this. Happy Birthday my friend and congrats. Many Happy Returns. God Bless, JB
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September 20, 2019 at 7:33 AM
Hi Judy the age,and names are fictitious, but thank you for the wishes because my birthday was about 3 week ago. Thank you for your visits, they mean a lot. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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September 18, 2019 at 7:34 PM
I thought this was true and was getting jealous because you didn't have to cook!, but I see it's more of your wonderful creativity. The stress parts are true enough in our lives, I know you well know them. Sorry headaches have kept me from reading much as of late. I will catch up with you, I will, I will but until I do keep up the Jenny imaginative stuff that your pen so easily 'gems.' Love ... CayCay
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September 20, 2019 at 7:29 AM
Hi Dear CayCay, Thank you for commenting, you always do and such genuine, real comments - I do treasure them! Headaches and ear aches are the worst, look after yourself for you are precious to your family and to all your friends on poetry soup . Hugs and kisses, Jenny.
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September 18, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Jennifer mou What a wonderfully happy and exuberant poem! Happy Birhday. Will sounds so very special! Did not know you had a twin! You go, girl! A FAV.,,it's so wonderful Love, Panagiota
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September 18, 2019 at 12:23 PM
My dearest Panagiota, Will's character is exactly Elias, and Mary is much like me (but it wasn't my Birthday, definitely not my 40th) and I don't have a twin,) a couple of fictitious additions, it was Mary's twin, but the poem however is as things have happened often, with family and friends. Glad you faved it though - love and hugs, Jennifer.
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September 18, 2019 at 10:51 AM
- As usual men say: "relax, everything is under control" and we women rush (perhaps unnecessarily) ... everything should be fine ... preferably it should be perfect :))) - A lovely poem with wonderful memories, dear Jenney :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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September 18, 2019 at 12:29 PM
Hi dear Sunshine Smile, my dear friend - yes, us women want everything perfect when we have a small (Or big party) I do have wonderful memories, but parts were fictitious - don't have a twin, and certainly not my 40th birthday, but it was Mary's 4oth birthday, just thought it sounded nice for the poem. Thanks for a great comment Anne-Lise. Hugs Jennifer.
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September 18, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Simply delightful. My wife and you must be related. She’s my little tornado who leaves love in her wake. Hugs Rick. p.s. my wife’s name is Mary. If you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world, call out Mary and I’m sure she will answer. ;0)
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September 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM
What a terrific reply Richard, i know if I call Mary, the most beautiful girl in the world will answer - I might be related to your wife but I think you must be related to my husband, he talks and says things like you do! Hugs, Jennifer.
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September 18, 2019 at 2:29 AM
G'day Jennifer … another enjoyable verse putting up how hectic and frantic life can be when preparing for a special night - I had to read faster and faster until the red wine started flowing - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
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September 18, 2019 at 10:44 AM
Ah yes, the red wine , that is when everyone relaxes! Life is hectic Lindsay and I'm sure many recognise themselves in such a scenario. Thank-you for a special comment, you and I enjoy writing our stories. Hugs Jennifer.
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September 17, 2019 at 5:37 PM
WOW (Again). You certainly put a charge into these lines. I could just feel the drive, the intensity mounting pre-party. This is a poem that literally moves the reader. :) gw
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September 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Thanks for the 2nd WOW - I feel wow about it! I wanted it to have a fast pace so that it would represent the lifestyles we all live and what we must do to relax - get togethers - a very necessary part, though exhausting component of our whirlwind lives! Hugs, Jenny.
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September 17, 2019 at 3:14 PM
WOW! That was a great party. Exquisite details of your evening paint the scene, Jennifer. A joyous time with family and friends..and the evening that spells romance. So well written!
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September 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Hi Vijay, I felt I was really preparing for a function which we often did so it was easy to write from exp. Just a fun, relaxing evening with loved ones, chilled out - I loved your comment as always dear friend - always good to throw a bit of romance into a story! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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