A lesson for the Old Dog

well, dude, that's what you get when you hit on me at my parent's table.

Dear Sir,

How can I make it clearer?
Take a good look in the mirror.
I 'm not exactly the type
To giggle and swoon,
For a man who's way past ripe,
And a little out of tune.
You and your big fat wallet
Are not what wets my palate.

I'm not overly impressed
By your tacky leather vest,
I understand your hunger
Baby, let's be realistic,
To pursue someone younger ...
Why teach old dogs a new trick,
When you can get a new pup,
Who can always keep (it) up! 

Author's Note

Rhyme scheme 8 lines 7 syllables per line.
AA, BC,BC, DD ; EE, FG, FG, HH

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

ouch! but i had all the best intentions Ms.Lips of Ruby ;) missing the fat wallet tho :O i lied about that :{
"Are not what wets my palate." at first glance i read pants ..not pallet .. :)
risque', no holds barred in this fest .. love you baby! not in front of your parents tho ;)))
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

The play on palate was entirely intentional. Thanks for the review.

[barleygirl]

This is pretty much what I'm thinking as our lurid political sex scandals keep trickling out about Trump . . . who the hell!?!??! Billions or not! Are they really throwing themselves at your hubby, Melania? I'm afraid I'm starting to see every message thru this warped lens! Only two more weeks & we'll know if the world implodes.

Anyhow, I love the rhyming in your poem, as well as the snarky attitude, which is so nicely crafted. I wonder if in the first line, you might have meant: "How can I" instead of "How I can"? Also for the last line of first stanza: "whet" instead of "wet." Despite these two minor bumps, everything is brilliantly observed & described! *smile* (((HUGS)))

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks! Man, I hate errors in transcribing, thanks for picking it up!

[barleygirl]

I saw your response to Paloma about "whet" vs "wet" after I mentioned it . . .

[Lyn Anderson]

I am surprised - you are usually quick to catch a double entendre!:) hugs

[1VJ]

Entertaining read but I can only imagine not to experience.

I think you meant 'whet'.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for the laugh, and the review. I most definitely meant wet -- just a little play on words Bright Ocean Star (see below) picked up on last minute.

[1VJ]

Ahh, devilishly clever of you. :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Oh, Come on! Give the old guy a thrill! Haha! Very nicely done, KLG! For a heartbeat, I thought you probably should have used the word 'whets' my appetite, then I thought better of it and realized it was ingeniously placed. Very clever, my girl!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I am glad you picked up on that little twist. Long time no see.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I'm sorry, I don't have time to get on here very much anymore. It's very addictive, and I can't afford to be playing online very much. No time to dally with this wonderful passion. Miss you!
I was just thinking of you the other day. :)
Hope you are well.

[Jon Roggie]

Having worked in the public sector, in other words, restaurants, this is not an unusual happening. Sadly, some feel they are able to get away with it.

Nice song choice.

[Lyn Anderson]

Given my advanced age, I suppose it is no different than being hit on by a 30 something when I was twenty. However, the circumstances were creepy in that it was a family friend, invited by my dad. Not exactly classy.:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I used to walk 3 to 4 miles every day, until I started getting propositions from men wanting to ask me all kinds of questions. This one older gentleman was willing to pay me if I went home with him to "clean his house" - yeah, like I was just born yesterday! It became so bothersome that I stopped and bought myself an X bike.

A girl just can't be too careful these days...men will be men, but I'd really like to believe that there are more good guys than bad!

Funny scenario, Kara...hard to believe he did it right in front of your parents!

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, worse than that, when I said he "couldn't keep up with me" he immediately buried himself by making it sexual, rather than the fact that I run marathons etc., not exactly the kind of talk a dad wants to hear from a friend ...

[Alfred Kukitz]

Well kid, speaking as a seasoned old fart I couldn't agree with you more.

Regards,
Al

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the visit.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You go girl and hit him where it hurt, his pride. Yhose pretty boy charges can only hide the truth for so long.

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you so much

[Lydia Shutter]

Tell it like it is, GF! There are a couple reasons why young women are with men their daddy's age. Either they have daddy issues or they have a price tag around their waists. They do not care about enjoying the antics in the bedroom. They care about the jewelry, fancy dinners, and shows the man is taking them to. Sad really, but it takes all kinds. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[Paul Bell]

C'mon, the big fat wallet is a start.
Then the viagra for when it doesn't work.
Otherwise, why are all they young girls going out with old farts.

[Lyn Anderson]

I would have to say those kind of women don't like sex, so they don't mind selling it.