Pattern

I thought I cracked the code 
Of my wife’s mood swings mode. 
Boy, was I in the dark 
Of hormonal hallmark. 

Hot and cold then hot again, 
Warm and passionate but then, 
Cranky, hungry on the spot, 
Cold as ice then scorching hot! 
On a diet? Heart of gold! 
Gained a few? Hot veers to cold. 

I failed to crack the code 
Of manic mood swings mode. 
I know now, the latter 
Not a pattern matter.

July 18, 2026

humorousrhyme

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Faye Gibson

July 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest with your humorous patterns.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM

- Congratulations on your fun win in the contest, Margarita :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick

July 23, 2026 at 6:46 AM

I wanted to say thank you for participating in my contest. I enjoyed reading your winning work, way to go. I see the humor and also the not so humorous. My grandson who has Huntington's Disease which as part of the disease has too much dopamine and when he doesn't take his meds his moods can swing and sometimes it is fast cycling and sometimes spaced. He gets aggressive with his as well which is very hard for me. Sara K.

Margarita Lillico

July 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Thank you for the opportunity. I chose to tread it with humour. I can relate to your boy and his struggles. My grandson has ADHD and so does my daughter. The younger two daughters have issues of mental health as well. The middle one is severe but in denial. She’s 27 and there is nothing we can do to help her. Just watch. I tend to add a humorous spin to my work in here. Life is tough enough. XO