Once a Month

She’s doing my head in; I'm at my wits end
I reckon she’s losing the plot
Her tempers are fierce and her moods have no trend
And I’m struggling to deal with the way that she’s got

She gives me no warning of what is in store
And erupts at the drop of a hat
I’ve stopped trying to find out what is wrong anymore
Why she finds fault in this and in that

My once gentle darling is now snapping and snarling
And all that I do is still wrong
Being caring and loving, reassuring and giving
Brings even more spite from her tongue                        

This female behaviour that causes such stress
(That in men would be labelled ‘Quite Mad’)
Has no rhyming or reason but when it’s in season
PMT wears us blokes down a tad

Who else would she pick on to let it all out?                  
When the needle goes into the Red
Well I’ve had enough; I’m not taking her ‘Stuff’!
So I’ve gone ‘til she sorts out her Head.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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November 24, 2015 at 5:42 PM
Hi Rob, I do not know if these are limericks. However, I love the concept and imagery. Fall how perfect. Love SKAT
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January 22, 2016 at 8:16 AM
I've re-categorised it as a 'Rhyme'
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February 6, 2015 at 1:55 PM
Yes it's not only the women who suffer every month - great humour Chock I sure can relate to this one .. many of women's issues are related to 'men' menopause and menstruation are only two lol :-) Hugs Jan xxx
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February 6, 2015 at 7:43 PM
Thanks Jan. You could be on to something there now that you Mention it...
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