Watch My Lips

(A bit of fun)

At times we take for granted,

the gifts bestowed at birth.

It's not until we lose them

we understand their worth.

I bellowed as a baby,

was vocal as a child,

tried cadence for seduction,

screamed out when I was wild.

Last week my voice turned weary,

it whispered and grew weak.

For days now I've been silent,

a mouse without a squeak.

My loved ones are all smiling,

believe it's kind of cute,

that she who's always talking,

is now completely mute.

Frustrated by my prison,

with thoughts I can't release,

God help the ones who mock me,

the ones enjoying peace.

For when I'm back to normal,

I swear I will repay,

my tongue will do some whipping,

and then they'll rue the day.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

' .. .. God help the ones who mock me, ~ the ones enjoying peace... .. '

Love, love, love this.. tho, of course, sad as sad for you. Your meter is a grand lesson of how to, plus is so wittily worded. Charm and fun truly do go together. Thank you for both. x

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Em, it lasted about two weeks before my voice came back. I did see the funny side of it and soon adapted to sign and body language, much to everyone's amusement.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Smiling with you.. x

[Great Aunt Astri]

I think your 'fun' poem works well, with its formal format, every line rhymes, and 'self understanding' in the first two verses. We take it really seriously, until the penultimate verse where we get an inkling of the wonderful (fun ) revenge in the last verse. Loved it!. I loved it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Great Aunt Astri. Pleased to meet you here.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Brought a smile, Chris--though I am sorry to hear about your temporary affliction.
Very entertaining!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jimmy. I am in fine fettle. This, an oldie from the archives.

[lightsong]

from Your title I didn't expect this! that was REALLY fun to read, You are SO good in the sweet humor my friend, this kind of reminded me with my self too, how I might be sometimes so my lol was like LOL LOL and LOL! lol thank You so much for the enjoyable read!

[Chris Shaw]

If my writing gives the reader a lift and brings a smile to their lips, then that is so worthwhile. Thank you Light

Chris

[lightsong]

Yes it does! I'm thinking about it again and smile lol

You are so welcome :)

[Chris Shaw]

I've got a few more like that buried in my archives. I'll have to dig them out:))

[lightsong]

You should, and will look forward to them :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you ....................

[Stella Armour]

Haha, I shouldn't laugh really , it's sheer frustration when your voice goes and you have a family to control.

Loved the way you have made humour from this and my first smile of the day ((*_*))

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to make you smile Stella. Looking back, I find this really amusing, although it was an inconvenience at the time lol.

[Stella Armour]

It's just as well we can look back and smile sometimes :)

[Chris Shaw]

it is :)) ....

[Mrudula Rani]

I bet even when you scream you sound absolutely lovely, because Your words are beautiful and you are always very gentle and sweet.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely thing to say. It's got to be serious before I raise my voice these days. Thank you M for your kind review.

[Mrudula Rani]

you are most welcome.

[Gee]

Morning Christine. A fun piece, trips of the tongue.
Hope all is well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Gee, all is fine. Back from a weeks holiday and now the routine:))

[wordman]

lol,this is great,loved it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you wordman, pleased it made you smile ;))

[wordman]

my pleasure

[jacob erin-cilberto]

reminds me of how my parents use to tell me i should be seen and not heard.

:)))

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. I got that too, mainly from grandparents though. You know, sit in a quiet corner and read a book, don't interrupt the grownups :))

[emipoemi]

I love the playful absurdity and the "beware" type of vibes mixed into this. The weaving of the narrative is superb and every line packs a great punch. The first stanza really conveys a quotable message that's relatable to all. Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Glad you enjoyed this fun poem emipoemi. Amusing for me to write as well.

Chris

[emipoemi]

I could sense that.
You're very welcome. My pleasure.