Terry Ireland Poet Rhyme

Ordeal By Shop

I'm just off into Marks and Sparks 
My own  dear lady had said
In sheer panic I went and nodded 
Instead of shaking my head.

She picked up a blouse 
Asked did I think it looked nice
And there I was on the spot
Just in a little trice.
I never quite know 
What to say for the best
Does she really want to know
Or is it just a test,

Is my opinion really needed 
Or is it just her intention
Just to make sure
I'm fully paying attention.
Confused and struck dumb
And not sure of her intents
I made my excuse and headed
For the safety of the Gents.

I'm just a simple bloke who doesn't 
Understand fashion coloir and shades
And a wrong or hasty word could have 
Sent me to my own personal Hades.
It's a terrible ordeal
Which keeps a bloke on the hop
When he mistakenly accompanies
His other half to a ladies dress shop.

I can cook and I can clean
Do my share I must confess
But for love of God don't ask me
Help you choose a dress

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Speaks Volumes November 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM Oh Boy can I relate to this one, my Mervyn will gladly help me carry all the parcels bought from the store, but he won't cross the threshold of a dress shop's front door. ........ Once we get them home and I parade in my new dress, then he knows it safe to say how much it does impress. Loved your poem Terry.