Linda Alice Fowler Poet Choka

Who's Laughing Now

She wore her skirt short,
her lingerie to be seen.
Such sights aplenty!

Gawking, gawping eyes
lusted at shear nudity.
They burned with hunger.

She proudly stood in
ruffled edges of cheap chintz,
dimmed and stained with wear.

Though worn and weathered,
her shoes had seven-inch heels -
a platform for love.

She was hardworking,
a rough road for seven years,
never a complaint.

She saved her rewards,
wed an investment banker,
retired at 30,
and laughed her way to the bank.

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Joe Maverick August 26, 2023 at 10:53 PM You forgot the gender of the banker Linda-Alice and as there are i've heard 78. ? It makes it hard to get the real meaning LOL))) No great write all in all if i engage with Reality.' Linda Alice Fowler August 27, 2023 at 7:17 AM Ha Joe! One must leave their audience guessing and laughing, correct? Thanks for stopping by - always good to see you. :)

David Fisher August 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM Haha, yes a wise investment. Enjoyable story, indeed! Linda Alice Fowler August 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

I Am Anaya August 25, 2023 at 11:49 AM O, this is so good, Linda you may ask a question as the rule requires. Love "your" perspective on the night ladies, perhaps even an entry for the In her shoes contest? Bff ~Anaya (soupmail) Linda Alice Fowler August 25, 2023 at 12:34 PM Hey Bff! I actually wrote a poem for Eve's contest on the second picture a couple of weeks ago, but I'm not happy with it so I haven't entered it. If I have time to study it again, I may come up with something I like. Thanks for your comments on the my laughing lady!! :)

Hiya Sharma August 23, 2023 at 9:07 AM Oh this definitely is a well-written Choka.. There's gloom and misery and a lot more to it, if one goes to the depth.. Some people definitely follow tactics to build a broken yet golden life..never realising what they have done to themselves.. You're so creative, well done in writing this~ Linda Alice Fowler August 25, 2023 at 12:32 PM Hello dear Hiya. Thank you so much for honoring me with a visit and comments. I appreciate your thoughtful insight. :)

Bill Baker August 22, 2023 at 8:47 PM This sounds like a feelgood poem to me. At lease the characters in it. If there weren't anyone selling it, there wouldn't be anyone buying it. just saying. Linda Alice Fowler August 23, 2023 at 5:17 AM LOL Bill. It is a feel good poem. :) And there is the age-old retort that if there weren't a market for it, it wouldn't be on the shelf. LOL Thanks for stopping by and commenting neighbor - always good to see you here Bill! :)

Terry Flood August 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM Linda, Linda, Linda… are you actually a man? You write us so well. Hmm… perhaps it’s just skilful observation. We’ll go with that. ;-) Terry Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM LOL Terry. Nope, just an observer on this fish bowl. Thanks for reading and commenting Terry. :)

Panagiota Romios August 22, 2023 at 11:22 AM Great Choka! Hey~ glad she got off the streets.too. Fantastic description of a “Lady of the Night!”. Don’t think that’s a safe or fun way to live. Pangie Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM I'm sure it's not a safe place for me. LOL. I was reminded of Jamie Lee Curtis in the movie Trading Places. Thanks for being here Pangie! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 22, 2023 at 10:27 AM - ... she found the golden egg, Linda :) - Well done :) - hugs Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2023 at 11:18 AM Hi dear Anne-Lise. I hope your day is going well. Thank you for stopping for a visit! hugs :)

Speaks Volumes August 22, 2023 at 9:40 AM Clever lady. Struttin your stuff can pay off. Enjoyed your Choka Laf Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2023 at 10:03 AM teehee. Wrote this originally for Kim, but reread the rules - needed questions in it. LOL Good to see you out and about!!! hugs! :)