What Men Want

WHAT MEN WANT

I went for a walk, tripped and bumped my head,
I got up, buttoned my coat, it was freezing cold, 
Began snowing outside I was told
Walking in the mall, in my head,
Heard, two men chatting, looking my way
She can put her slippers any night or day
Under my bed!
This I distinctly heard, how absurd!
Couldn’t wait to tell my friends at work
Wore a smirk 
On my face as I gathered Emily, Sue and Jane,
“ I can read the minds of men”
Jane held up her hands,
Yes, I said all your fingers intact, all ten,
 Do you think I’ve gone mad,
Yes said Sue, just a tad!
Their boss passed and they greeted him,
Guess what I said, I am getting a raise 
Today, they laughed, but my boss
Called me in and gave me a raise,
I came out of his office with thumbs up, yup, 
It was confirmed by Mr Blaze!
The girls were astounded as I revealed
The thoughts of Peter, Sam and Eddie
The one I couldn’t repeat belonged to Freddie!
Sam had a crush on Jane and Eddie
Though Emily was great
And Sue, well I told her that Peter was about,
To propose which he did, but I  had a nagging doubt,
That my gift was a temporary measure,
So used it as much as I could, what a treasure!
The night before, read my husband’s mind
That he wanted me to cook Kleftico
So before going home I went to find
What my husband had in mind.
Arrived home put my dainty apron on,
And began to cook, chilled the wine
And we were ready to dine,
Hubby arrived – Mmmm something smells nice,
Lifted the lid of the pot in the oven
And gave me a kiss and then my overworked
Mind heard him say,
Kleftico, red wind and if she wore
Her sexy black nightie, what a perfect night
So I took it out ready to wear 
But after dinner tripped on a stair,
Fell down and bumped my head
Hard, there I lay eagle spread
On the floor, hubby picked me up
And saw my nightie on the bed,
How could you read my mind, he said,
But the bump on my head,
Reversed my gift, really did I, 
You certainly did, perhaps it’s 
The bump on your head, he said!
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Allison Avatar
September 11, 2020 at 2:52 PM
what a fun poem I did enjoy your adventure Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 7:55 AM
Thanks Jan. well I thought if a man can read a woman's mind (Mel Gibson), time a woman read a man mind, although we already kind of know! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Tor Avatar
August 29, 2020 at 8:25 PM
I didnt realize this so much as to when I became a christian . Your title is certainly a truth. Enjoyed reading your adventure Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 7:57 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed my poem Michael and thank you for a great comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Great fun piece Jenny, you tell a right good tale full of great imagery and insightful expression. Take care and keep well, I hear you're into phase 2 of lockdown, hope you're ok, Blessings,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:04 AM
We are in phase 1 now, but we are two months behind Europe so expecting a resurgence round abound October, November. Thanks for a lovely comment and glad you enjoyed. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Faulkner Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 8:53 AM
Fun story, maybe we are all a 'tad mad' sometimes - but it can pay off!
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:08 AM
Sure it can Michelle, it makes the rough times go a lot smoother! Thank you for commenting. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Horsman Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 12:13 AM
Wow, you should be in the 'White House', even the 'Kremlin' then we would know the truth....All in all Jennifer, you have an amazing imagination, and to be able to put pen to paper with it, makes you even more special...
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:14 AM
Harry, what a fabulous comment - I have faved this as I would a poem. I guess what I would really like to do one day is write a book, but everybody is writing books so I think the market is flooded. Thank-you my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 7:59 PM
What a cute adventure, Jennifer. You certainly have a playful side!!! Fun and Fantasies, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Yup Gershon Actually I do have and tease my friends a lot - fun and fantasies might as well enjoy life a little, we only life once! Than a cute comments, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 3:37 PM
I really enjoyed this fun poem. Entertaining Jennifer! Thanks for sharing :)
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:18 AM
I'm glad Heidi my friend, thank-you for commenting. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Flaherty Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Clever witty funny Jennifer Simple Mind's easy reading I think if a man's mind was a recipe even a child would find it easy to follow as it probably only contains 2 or 3 ingredients at most. Good stuff
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:22 AM
Hi Christopher Ha Ha funny and I guess true. Thank you for a fun comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 12:40 PM
You always write great entertaining creations my friend..I was glued to the screen from start to finish..a wonderful story teller you are Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:26 AM
Such a beautiful comment Vijay, I love the fact that you find my poems entertaining just as I think your romantic poems are beyond excellence. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Romios Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Delightful read as always, Jennifer Mou. Such a Pioetess you are. Thank you Panagiota xx
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Panagiota mou, sorry, but I have fallen behind with my replies to comments made. You are very prompt and I should afford you the same courtesy, but you know the Greeks, always late for an appointment, guess I can apply this excuse in my reply to you. Hugs and Blessings my friend, Jennifer.
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August 22, 2020 at 8:34 AM
You have a charming way to lead your reader to a whole world of words and imagination and let them feed on the beauty and delight of a unique read! I kept reading your creative work and the pleasure and fun increasing! Thank you so much, dear Jenny for sharing your amazing world! A great pleasure to read your so wonderful poetry soul sister! My warmest wishes and regards. Blessings to you. Love and hugs.
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September 29, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Oh Besma , you are such a sweet darling, never leave soup, ever, we would be devastated and especially me. I love your style of poetry, so serene, beautiful and always touching. Thank-you for a wonderful comment and for being such a wonderful friend to me, you are so special. Hugs and love and blessings, Jennifer.
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August 22, 2020 at 5:42 AM
What men WANT and what men GET are certainly not always on the same wavelength, Jenny:) Your poem is most entertaining and will get mixed reactions from your male & female followers! (hope you keep ice-cubes at the ready....) Warm regards & Hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:56 AM
When years ago, I watched Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson in what woman want - he had an accident and when he woke up, he could read women's minds - so I thought to myself I should write one in absolute reverse of the film. Thank-you for an awesome comment my friend, warm regards, and hugs, Jennifer.
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August 21, 2020 at 11:40 AM
Very cute, Jennifer! Dinner, wine, then a bump on the head.
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:46 AM
Hi Kim, I'm sorry but I am so behind in answering everyone's comments, thank you for a lovely comment, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
May Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 9:24 AM
Loved this one Sis!! You are an amazing writer!
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:44 AM
Thank-you for the compliment Bobby, I answered about 4 of your poems yesterday, hope you got to read them. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 10:37 PM
Hello Jennifer ... I fear in your verse that the bump to your head gave you concussion, and the second bump brought you back to reality. Perhaps I'm wrong, but an enjoyable read Jennifer - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Yup, absolutely Lindsay, but whilst I had concussion, I learnt a lot of truths! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Watt Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Ah, such a delightful fantasy write, Jennifer! Fun to read and consider the possibilities, though I suppose it would get tiresome after a while realizing how much men think about 'you know what', lol! You might want to think about investing in a good helmet... Hugs ~ John
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:39 AM
John I always love your comments, so factual and down to earth - guess you are all doomed, we know all about you! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM
, I think by the comments we're going to get roasted on here lol. What a gift though, jt was good while it lasted. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Guess so my friend, no hope for you guys - a fun comment thanks Tom. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Andresen Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 11:09 AM
- Two thoughts in the head at the same time - is not possible for men ... at least not when they are hungry :))) - A wonderful poem dear sister Jenni - hugs // Anne- Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 8:35 AM
HI sunshine Smile my dear friend - when men are hungry they are grumpy, when their tummy's are full, they are frisky! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Onclaud Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 10:39 AM
men's brains work differently from ours... a delightful posey, jen... i appreciate your comments ; thanks.. was gone foe a while.. huggs
Proxenos Avatar
September 29, 2020 at 9:15 AM
Hi Nette, There was something missing from soup, in the last month or so - YOU - you are such a special friend to all of us and I love you for it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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