What the hell were you thinking?

I stood by the blue, blue pool

Trying to act and look real cool

Pushing sunglasses up over my eyes

Not caring if the world passed me by

 

You saw straight through this version of me

Laughed out loud at who I wanted to be

Came real close to where I was standing

And asked me “What the hell were you thinking?”

 

Okay, you’re right, I really screwed up

I shouldn’t have broken your mother’s cup

It was a mistake; I’ll buy her another one

This argument is over, chill out, you’ve won

 

I just wanted to make her some tea

To show her who I am for real, to see

Prove to her that I am worthy of her son

You just wait and see, she’ll tell me “You’re done”

 

I’m getting banana sandwich about all this

If she tells me to leave, it’s only you I’ll miss

It’s all a big misunderstanding, let’s move on

I won’t mess up the tea no more or else I’m gone

 

Reviews

[THERISA]

The joys of meeting the in-laws for the first time. Moments filled with anxiety, whether they will accept you for who you are. Coming from a huge extended family, it was like running the gauntlet. You captured these emotions perfectly in this poem. Thank you for sharing this poem with us.

Therisa

[Too Simple a Simon]

I like this but I don't understand the 'banana sandwich' reference. My Dad use to eat banana sandwiches... so I'm curious.

T'SaS

[E. M. Murren]

This is really wonderful. This moment in time that you have expressed so beautifully is one of those moments most of us can identify with. Fine work.

[Bear]

yet, the mother is sometimes incorrect about you; and then her child will stand up and tell her to back off, don't bad mouth my love ever again making "Mom" go silent, and to later reflect upon her mis-judgement.

Besides if the love is true, it will continue on and last indefinitely.
Bear

[Nely Amorim]

i like your writing style.. it makes a point, theres no doubt where u are with your feelings.