Never Learn

She caught me coming in again
In the wee hours of the morn
She began explaining the facts of life
That’s how my shirt got torn

But looking on the bright side
As she removed my grin
At least I understand now
Why she held that rolling pin

What a wonderful way to start the day
After staying out late at the bars
Is to start it off with a concussion
Being indoors and seeing stars

I said I was helping an old friend out
Give me the phone and I can prove it
She said sorry, I know your head hurts
Bring it over here and I’ll remove it

I thought to myself, she’s pretty mad
And I was feeling like a jerk
Starting today I’ll never come home at this time
I’ll wait until she goes to work.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Hilliker Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 10:12 AM
lol. A very clever write. You're very funny. Keep writing.
Joseph Avatar
June 12, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Laughing. Do people really do that? You knew you were in trouble from the get go.
Fraser Avatar
June 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM
He He, kool write Vince>James
Smalling Avatar
June 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Man, you are a scream ... it would make a good sitcom tag ... love it.
Mac Donald Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I got a chuckle out of this one, Vince! So the rolling pin wasn't to make a pie, but to flatten the one coming in so late? I suppose that not everyone is a cheerful morning person.:) Love the light-hearted humour of this write, I can't stop smiling! I didn't make that opening (yet), but I'm thinking that swimming and kayaking aren't the prerequisites? Best to you and yours...love Mikki
Winter Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 1:05 PM
~lol~ You crack me up too! Can often count on you for that needed smile. Thanks Vince for your thoughtful congrats. Appreciate it so much. Love, Shar
Bingham Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Been there, done that. Seeing stars on the inside is not my idea of star gazing. This one is really a hoot. God Bless. Ron
Oguejiofor Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM
hahahaha this is fantastical ;) love it.
Jordan Avatar
June 1, 2009 at 8:29 AM
You crack me up Vince - I needed that today - Thank you so much Vince - On a roll another fav - God Bless you and those who share that wonderful heart - God Bless,MJ
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