Agnes Krampe Poet Rhyme

Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be

Oh dear, what can the matter be?
Why are you acting mad at me?
Because I got home late last night?
I went with friends to get a bite,
Had a few drinks, danced in a bar,
And then things went a little far.

You liar! I know fully well
You didn’t dance with any belle,
You didn’t go out for a drink –
That’s just what you want me to think.
You scoundrel! You deserve this - Slap!
You stayed late, working, in your lab!

1/31/2019
For contest: Oh dear, what can the matter be
Sponsored by Barry Stebbings

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Line Gauthier September 17, 2018 at 1:48 PM LOL - a charming lab joke! Love it - A FAVE for me.

Geoffrey Brewer May 27, 2018 at 5:49 AM An interesting twist on the usual: explanation, justification, complication, accusation, dramatisation. Interesting one, Agnes.

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2018 at 9:22 AM I can't remember. Did that contest get judged?

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2018 at 9:22 AM Rereading this one and not seeing congrats on it, but it was sure one of my favorites!! Agnes Krampe March 3, 2018 at 1:16 PM Thanks, Andrea. Yes, the contest got judged, and my poem did not place. Oh well - I still had fun writing it. I have been in a bad funk this winter and not been able to focus much on poetry, but writing something humorous took the pressure off and was relaxing.

Caren Krutsinger February 17, 2018 at 2:21 AM Agnes, love your sense of humor! Agnes Krampe March 3, 2018 at 1:16 PM Thank you for your visit, Caren.

Susan Ashley February 11, 2018 at 5:52 PM A wonderful poem with a witty surprise twist Agnes. Well done. An excellent write my friend! Warmest wishes. ~Susan Agnes Krampe March 3, 2018 at 1:19 PM Thanks for your kind comment, Susan.

Janice Canerdy February 8, 2018 at 8:35 AM Well- done, Agnes--love that surprise! Janice Agnes Krampe March 3, 2018 at 1:19 PM Thank you, Janice.

Supraja Kannan February 7, 2018 at 12:03 AM Ha ha... Nice twist ,Agnes... Loved it...

Normie Payton February 6, 2018 at 11:41 PM I felt every word, Bravo, Agnes, Bravo.

Eve Roper February 6, 2018 at 5:05 PM A slap, for a lie... well done Agnes.. luck in the contest... and thank you for your visit on the teasing poem.. I was not really sure what to write so I wrote 2 poems one about our president and the flirtatious one.. I don't know what the sponsor wants.

Emile Pinet February 6, 2018 at 12:31 PM Wow, what a twist on the end! Good structure with a natural cadence that welcomes the reader and enlists a smile at the end. Well done, Emile. Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 5:02 PM Thanks for your nice comment, Emile.

Mick Talbot February 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM Ouch, wasn't he doing it just for thee, and maybe the rest of your family. I don't know, why did he have to lie? Sounds like he's hiding a surprise. Stay happy, ney worry what the matter might be. Enjoyed yours hope you enjoyed my poetic comment. Good luck in the contest... Mick Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 5:02 PM Thanks for your visit and rhymed comment, Mick.

Kim Rodrigues February 2, 2018 at 4:45 PM Full of actions and a twist! Nice! Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thanks, Kim.

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2018 at 8:33 PM hahaha. a great TWIST< Agnes. Loved this. Agnes Krampe February 6, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thanks, Andrea.

Probir Gupta February 1, 2018 at 8:48 AM We smile as we come to the ending ... Beautiful, Agnes ... Agnes Krampe February 1, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thank you, Probir - that was the intent :)

Maria Williams February 1, 2018 at 5:52 AM That was an unexpected twist to your poem Agnes. Very humorous - loved it. All the best for the contest...Maria Agnes Krampe February 1, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thanks, Maria.

Jan Allison February 1, 2018 at 4:00 AM Made me smile Agnes ... some people can be some workaholics out there and work becomes their 'mistress':-) hugs jan xx Agnes Krampe February 1, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thanks, Jan. I am glad I am not married to a workaholic; my husband tries to limit late night work and only rarely does it when absolutely necessary.

Connie Marcum Wong January 31, 2018 at 9:02 PM Very cool Agnes! I couldn't come up with any idea for this contest. Best of luck for the contest. : ) Agnes Krampe February 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM I had no idea at first, but then, with my husband working late, I remembered that old joke.