Appointment Needed

Thank you...

My accountant got annoyed with me

and acted quite the grump

when I handed her my taxes

as she stood at a gas pump

 

The nurse from Dr. Greenley’s

just left me in the lurch

when I asked for a referral

before services in church

 

My dentist didn’t like it,

and he made a rude remark,

when I showed him my bicuspid

as he picnicked in the park

 

Really irked my skilled mechanic

when, instead of at the station,

I pulled my clunker next to him

while he walked his old Dalmatian

 

I don’t know why they’re angry,

since they’ve done this to me before ~

expect a parent teacher conference

in the middle of a store...

 

Author's Note

This just happened to a teacher I know... and it's summer!

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Oi, so annoying I know, I run into my parents a lot, they never take the time to talk about their kiddies when they're at school since they're always in a hurry but nab me somewhere else and forget about it, they go and on and on......good one Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Teachers everywhere experience this annoying occupational hazard, it seems... Thanks, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

So it seems Rita, have a great weekend!

[ANTO]

This is so funny because its true.
Well done Rita L.
Go Rita! Go Rita! Go Rita!....
X

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, unfortunately it is! Thanks, Anto!

[Jack...]

You do bring everyday life to a sweet and gentle shine in your work. Rita, you are real people and I am so happy to read your poetry, even if I was in the middle of swimming lessons. :) Once again my friend, you hit it out of the park.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your kindness, Jack. What are you doing with a computer in a swimming pool? ;)

[Jack...]

It's not easy, I can assure you, But when it is 101 degrees outside you have to improvise. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Waterproof iPads - they have to make these soon!

[Jack...]

Maybe I could download a sun tan lotion app

[Rita L. Sev]

Now wouldn't that be handy? I think these are million-dollar ideas - I hope you are writing them down!

[Jack...]

I am if this site doesn't crash. :)

[quinfinn]

sometimes you gotta meet on neutral ground and bring them the issues at hand. cleverly penned and witty!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah, neutral ground - the produce aisle! Never thought of it that way... Thanks, Quin! :)

[quinfinn]

there's always the laundromat...they're most vulnerable while folding their undies.....

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! I'll try that one... of course, it could backfire, and they could do the same to me...

[quinfinn]

buy plenty of pretty undies?

[Rita L. Sev]

Or thongs... but that will only work with dads... and it's usually mothers who are the bulldogs for their kids.

[quinfinn]

i heard that those things cause hemorrhoids

[Rita L. Sev]

Then I'd better cancel that Victoria's Secret order... LOL!

[quinfinn]

hahahahahahh! well, that's what they said on the Tyra Banks show about lingerie.....

[Rita L. Sev]

And you just happened to be watching the Tyra Banks show - when the topic was lingerie ;)

[quinfinn]

caught it channel surfing, but confess i must...i was glued to the set

[Rita L. Sev]

;) I'm sure...

[Sami Khalil]

The title , the poem , the rhyming and even the message are all great with its little whimsical undertones...Thank you for penning...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Turned some frustration into whimsy... :)

[Sami Khalil]

I understand. Good stuff...You are welcome...:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh this is classic...yes, we annoy all of them...but i have students who call me at home...on my private phone?

i don't respond...call me at school, in my office, or email me...

but yes, if we do that to them...we are intrusive.

you made this funny but it has a really serious undertone.

your rhymes are always so whimsical and natural.

[Rita L. Sev]

We have unlisted numbers, but live and shop not far from our schools (the teacher who inspired this is my husband). We walk into the supermarket and dread hearing the single syllable of "Sev..." I know it's about your kid, and I know you are always a parent - but I have a life too! Ugh!

I knew you would appreciate this one, Jacob! Thank you for your kind compliment!