That's How One Woman Reacts

He stayed out late one night,
had a few drinks with his mates.
She’s home alone and is uptight,
behind the front door as she waits.

It’s his first night out alone;
time slipped quickly after two.
She had reached the tearful zone,
and rehearsed - ‘we are through.’

At three o’clock he stumbled in,
with a beer smile on his face,
and in the morning with head spin,
once more she put him in his place.

There is nowhere that he can hide,
every question wants replies.
He’s reminded she is his bride,
so there better be no lies.

He gave her all his stories,
She gave him all her facts,
no beer, no footy, no loving -
That’s how one woman reacts.

Respect and trust are on the line,
even though he did no wrong,
she won’t tolerate a single sign -
it’s home with her he does belong.

He gave her all his stories,
She gave him all her facts,
no beer, no footy, no loving -
That’s how one woman reacts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Woods    Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 9:12 PM
Didn't realise you were back again! Awesome to see. It appears I have a bit of reading to catch up on. This poem reminded me of an accidental night on the town that became somewhat late. The next day I avoided the bride, mowed the lawns, dug the gardens, anything and everything. Finally after several hours (as we hadn't said a word all day) she finally marched out and asked "What the hell have you got to say for yourself?" My reply "Hows about a kiss?" She still laughs about that!
Laurie Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 10:16 PM
G'day Mark ... I have a heap of reading to catch up on. I think many of us blokes have felt the painful wrath after a night like this - thanks mate - Lindsay
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