Pass the Sugar

`Please pass the sugar'.

Newspaper blocking his view,

`Pass the sugar, please'.

He doesn't know if I'm there

Or if he talks to the chair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Warburton Avatar
October 2, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Well done a good one thjere too true of life.. thank you for your nice words for me xxxx
Taulbee Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 11:09 AM
you must be american , for this story says so much, you have a great way with words, each one must support the following color ,, as they paint a picture in the mind. thank you for reading mine,
Fraser Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Many a relationship has passed through your words Francine. Good luck in the contest >> James
Keys Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 7:18 AM
men, we're all alike. maybe by ignoring you, that is his way of talking to you. Gandhi once said "the strongest words are ones that are not spoken." nevertheless, its not nice to be ignored. great write. thank you, chuck
Babcock Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Sounds like my husband when he is eating breakfast and reading something. ha ha. Cute poem. Good luck in the contest. Phyl
K. Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM
ouchy!! This sure is a stab to the heart --well written, Francine-- wish you the best in the contest! -- nikko :)
Sweetheart Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Cool one Francine .. good luck in the contest.. my entry is "Crossing Over"... interesting what poets create.. with just one word for a challenge..luv it..
Wellington Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 9:18 PM
You know Francine, it is sad that this is so much a reality....Where does the love go? All that, the cats' got her fill of the milk look....where does all that go? Was'nt there true love from the start? It sets one thinking...good write!! Says a lot. Luv Joy (Jew)
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