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Reign of the Shrew

I sneaked in the house late last night
Couldn't risk turning on the light
Tripped over a chair and took flight
I felt the smite        I felt the smite

A bruise appeared upon my thigh
Although from drinking, I was high
Without having an alibi
I'd have to lie     I'd have to lie

I tried to keep my self-esteem
Covered it with expensive cream
But touching the spot made me scream
A faulty scheme     A faulty scheme

Wife heard and asked, "What happened here?"
I said, "Sorry to wake you, dear."
She didn't believe me, I fear
I smelled of beer    I smelled of beer

My suff'ring was not convincing
She used curse words without mincing
When washing dishes and rinsing
I am wincing          I am wincing

I'll never pull that stunt again
Wife threatened me with ball and chain
Inside our house, the shrew does reign
She is insane       She is insane

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Sotto Poet Date: 9/1/2023 5:12:00 PM LIN, Congratulations on winning my contest with your beautifully written poem. Your poem is filled with deep thoughts and vivid descriptions, which brings the imagery to life. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/1/2023 2:31:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A creative/fun write. Thanks for the fun read/laugh. Have a fun/great day............. Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/13/2023 10:04:00 AM LOLOL Lin!! This is hilarious! I love the format you used, and the perfect rhyming. Definitely a winner in my eyes! :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/13/2023 10:09:00 AM Thanks, Linda. I love the Monotetra form.

Mike Bayles Date: 8/11/2023 2:03:00 AM Nice poem. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/11/2023 4:07:00 AM Thanks, Mike.

Jay Narain Date: 8/10/2023 10:32:00 AM Nice poem, Beautiful and funny. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/11/2023 4:06:00 AM Thanks a lot, Jay.

Jan Allison Date: 8/10/2023 8:46:00 AM the poem is so witty Lin and the pic is superb, I haven't even looked at the contest but wouldn't be able to come up with something as good as this one:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/10/2023 9:30:00 AM I saw the words available and didn't want to use 'lampshade.' This Monotetra is what resulted from the remaining three... and pshaw to you not coming up with something worthy for any contest!

Akkina Downing Date: 8/10/2023 7:56:00 AM She is insane… Lol. I loved it! Got me smiling :) It’s beautifully written, and a great and fun read. Good luck in the contest, Lin. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/10/2023 8:32:00 AM Thanks, Akkina. I threw womanhood under the bus on this one. lol He deserved more than she gave him. I'm delighted that you thought it was a fun read.