O Charming

Theres a saying that says that opposites attract 
Well I am so gorgeous it seems it's a fact
I like a plain girl for whom I can care
Cos I like a girl I'll not have to share

To not have to punch other blokes would be great
So I'm really glad you're a bit overweight
I'd like to point out that you've made the right choice
For no other man could put up with your voice

You shouldn't feel bad that you're not that good looking
At least I'm not dead from your ‘inventive’ cooking
And who else could bolster this ego of mine
But a girl just like you who drinks way to much wine

I see guys look at you, I guess that it's pity
They wonder why I'm not with somebody pretty
I love our nights in, we don't go out to dine
You might scare the children my sweet Valentine

Well this is well weird, I'm sat home alone 
You had to pop out when you'd answered the phone 
I glare at the clock and it's three in the morning
I'm nearly asleep and I cannot stop yawning 

At last there you are with that silly false smile
Some shortsighted fella has tried to beguile
A loser in love with no romantic powers
Who lumbered you up with chocolates and flowers 

Who's that outside with a rose that is red
Don't get no ideas about three in a bed
You should understand that it's me that you're for
Er... why are my suitcases outside the door?




17 February 2021
Contest: Valentines 
Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux
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Lamoureux Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 5:53 AM
It’s the off centred bit that makes it so appealing. Do drop by for a visit. I might have a few that will catch your interest. ;0)
Kauffman Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations on your win Terry. Very tongue in cheek. How are you doing unpacking those suitcases!
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 11:18 AM
I’m not unpacking them. The other fella was built like Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson with the face of Brad Pitt and the wallet of Bill Gates. What a loser... I reckon she’ll be back. But thanks for your concern, Sam. Terry
Y. Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Lol! Terry, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. Your entry was hilarious, I must say I wasn’t expecting the ending. Congratulations on your high placement. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:32 AM
Glad you liked it Alexis. As I’ve told others, I was dubious about it ‘fitting’ into the contest, but went for it anyway. Thanks for calling, Alexis. Terry
Radice Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Well, I have to admit that this (fictonal?) poem made me laugh..I'd love to hear her version of the story though via a poem of yours Terry. :) Cheers - Gary
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:27 AM
Definitely fictional. But your suggestion is certainly food for thought. Thanks Gary. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Love your take on the contest theme Terry, question, has mrs flood seen this? Your secret is safe lol Congrats on your win. Tom
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:25 AM
Mrs Flood hasn’t read it, Tom. There’s no light in the under stairs cupboard. Maybe I’ll read it to her through the flap I pass her meals through. Seriously... she found it quite amusing... once I pointed out it wasn’t autobiographical!
Richards Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 8:19 AM
Oh, this is such a refreshing take on the subject, I am facing it. Congratulations Terry :)) Sus
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:33 AM
Thanks Sus. Wrote it, debated it... thought, what the heck?
Lamoureux Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 7:06 AM
I like your different approach. A most interesting and entertaining read. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:21 AM
Well chuffed Richard. I liked this poem but I genuinely thought that in the world of hearts and flowers (which I have just had to retype... from ‘glowers’) it would a bit too off centre. So, thank you Richard. Terry
Leffanta Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Unsaid but written in blood? Aloha! Rico
Flood Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 1:16 AM
Written in blood?... that would be mine, I guess. Cheers Rico
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