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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

Date: 9/17/2018 1:48:00 PM

LOL - a charming lab joke! Love it - A FAVE for me.

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 5/27/2018 5:49:00 AM

An interesting twist on the usual: explanation, justification, complication, accusation, dramatisation. Interesting one, Agnes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2018 9:22:00 AM

Rereading this one and not seeing congrats on it, but it was sure one of my favorites!!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/3/2018 1:16:00 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.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2018 9:22:00 AM

I can't remember. Did that contest get judged?

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/17/2018 2:21:00 AM

Agnes, love your sense of humor!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/3/2018 1:16:00 PM

Thank you for your visit, Caren.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/11/2018 5:52:00 PM

A wonderful poem with a witty surprise twist Agnes. Well done. An excellent write my friend! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/3/2018 1:19:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment, Susan.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/8/2018 8:35:00 AM

Well- done, Agnes--love that surprise! Janice

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/3/2018 1:19:00 PM

Thank you, Janice.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 2/7/2018 12:03:00 AM

Ha ha... Nice twist ,Agnes... Loved it...

Normie Payton

Date: 2/6/2018 11:41:00 PM

I felt every word, Bravo, Agnes, Bravo.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/6/2018 5:05:00 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

Date: 2/6/2018 12:31:00 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
Date: 2/6/2018 5:02:00 PM

Thanks for your nice comment, Emile.

Mick Talbot

Date: 2/3/2018 2:53:00 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
Date: 2/6/2018 5:02:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and rhymed comment, Mick.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/2/2018 4:45:00 PM

Full of actions and a twist! Nice!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/6/2018 4:55:00 PM

Thanks, Kim.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2018 8:33:00 PM

hahaha. a great TWIST< Agnes. Loved this.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/6/2018 4:55:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea.

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/1/2018 8:48:00 AM

We smile as we come to the ending ... Beautiful, Agnes ...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/1/2018 11:26:00 AM

Thank you, Probir - that was the intent :)

Maria Williams

Date: 2/1/2018 5:52:00 AM

That was an unexpected twist to your poem Agnes. Very humorous - loved it. All the best for the contest...Maria

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/1/2018 11:26:00 AM

Thanks, Maria.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/1/2018 4:00:00 AM

Made me smile Agnes ... some people can be some workaholics out there and work becomes their 'mistress':-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/1/2018 11:26:00 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

Date: 1/31/2018 9:02:00 PM

Very cool Agnes! I couldn't come up with any idea for this contest. Best of luck for the contest. : )

Agnes Krampe
Date: 2/1/2018 11:25:00 AM

I had no idea at first, but then, with my husband working late, I remembered that old joke.