Shirley Gribble Poet Free verse

Torrid Love Story

I'm writing a torrid love story,
Full of scandle and intrigue and sex,
About film stars and beautiful people,
And who goes to bed with who next.

Their clothes are by famous designers,
They wear diamonds and mink and real pearls.
Their hair is just perfectly coiffured - 
And that's just the chaps, not the girls!

The hero's in love with his uncle,
And his wife's had an implant or two,
Grandfather has married the housemaid,
He's eighty and she's twenty-two.

When it's published I'll make lot's of money,
But just for a while, till I do,
I'm a little bit short on housekeeping - 
Can you lend me a fiver or two?

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Jack Clark June 13, 2014 at 8:57 AM Shirley, your words are an indictment of the "rich and famous", and ... you've "nailed it" within your descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Jack C Shirley Gribble June 14, 2014 at 9:51 AM Hello Jack, thanks for your nice comments, it's good to have feedback! A bientot! Shirley x

Gordon Mcconnell June 10, 2014 at 6:08 AM great fun piece Shirley, really well constructed and fun to read too. have great day, Gordon Shirley Gribble June 10, 2014 at 7:04 AM Thanks Gordon, glad you liked it - and I am having a great day! Shirley x

Paul Callus June 9, 2014 at 3:57 PM Hi Shirley. Just spotted this poem of yours, and I'm quite impressed by both the write and the humour. Keep in touch :) // paul

Carole Fairish June 9, 2014 at 11:55 AM That's a really fun poem I enjoyed the read .. Looking forward to the next one ... Carole :) Shirley Gribble June 10, 2014 at 7:06 AM Thank you for taking the trouble to comment. Guess what! I posted another poem this morning! Shirley x

Poet Destroyer A June 9, 2014 at 8:07 AM I'm glad you are enjoying the soup Shirley,,, thanks for the reply...Linda

Poet Destroyer A June 9, 2014 at 7:48 AM Shirley, Congratulations on having your poem Featured on the Poetry Soups Home Page. Enjoy the coming week. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Shirley Gribble June 9, 2014 at 8:00 AM Thank you! I'm really enjoying being in the Soup, so to speak, and look forward to writing more, and, even better, reading other peoples contributions, such a varied and talented group of people. Love, Shirley x

Jack Clark June 9, 2014 at 6:22 AM Congratuations, Shirley, on having "Torrid Love Story" featured in this weeks poetry selections! I like it! Jack C Shirley Gribble June 9, 2014 at 8:01 AM Glad you liked it Jack. Keep looking me up! Shirley x

Dr.Ram Mehta June 9, 2014 at 6:13 AM A piece of good poetry. Keep it up and congrats on your poem selected to be featured, Shirley Shirley Gribble June 9, 2014 at 8:02 AM Thanks so much for your support, it means a lot to me. Shirley x

Anne-Lise Andresen May 5, 2014 at 1:27 PM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Shirley :) - I choose your first great written poem - Like it a lot ! - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Shirley Gribble May 6, 2014 at 7:13 AM Thank you for your welcome and comments. Looking forward to reading lots of lovely poetry! With all good wishes, Shirley xx

Poet Destroyer A April 29, 2014 at 4:31 PM Hi Shirley, , your first poem was enjoyable. , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@ Shirley Gribble May 6, 2014 at 7:26 AM Hi again! I just realised that I put the wrong name on my post to you LINDA! Typical of me - a bit of a scatter brain! Sorry. S. Shirley Gribble May 6, 2014 at 7:23 AM Hello Skat. Thanks for your welcome, glad you enjoyed the poem. I write mainly funny (?) stuff, so no deep thoughts from me, although I do admire those poets who can express their emotions on paper. Looking forward to reading your poetry and getting to know you. Best wishes, Shirley

Jan Allison April 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM Such a cynical amusing write lol Hugs Jan x Shirley Gribble May 6, 2014 at 7:14 AM Thanks Jan, nice to meet you! Shirley xx

Skat A April 29, 2014 at 2:52 PM Shirley, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Shirley Gribble May 6, 2014 at 7:19 AM Hello Skat, thanks for the welcome. I will look forward to reading some of your poetry in due course, and get to know you. My verse is mainly of the humerous type - at least I like to think so, and of my experiences as a wife and mother, I guess you could call it a bit light-weight, but I like to raise a smile or two! Best wishes for now, Shirley