Brief Encounter

(tongue in cheek fun, p.c. brigade go away)

Pass the salts, I'm feeling faint,

(I'm not that type just kidding you).

At noon a stranger made me smile,

transformed a day which started blue.

I made my entrance in a room

(in all it could be deemed absurd),

good grief, he stood as I walked in,

poor chap he didn't say a word.

What charm, a man of chivalry,

he offered me his empty chair,

I thought that died an age ago,

he took my coat while I sat there.

I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat,

perhaps I need to re-assess?

Is it too late to change my views

on subjects such as manliness?

I always looked for men with brains,

(found in the head, not sunk below).

These manners which have been displayed

have given me a rosy glow.

I swear ten years have disappeared

without applying nip or tuck.

Now what on earth can rhyme with that?

Ah yes, I know that's where I'm stuck.

So in these days of equal rights,

(I'm really not a hypocrite),

it is refreshing now and then

to play the princess for a bit.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Times have changed indeed and working side by side with men and commanding equal pay and equal privileges as them, women have to relinquish their need to be cossetted or cared for, gently.
Now one doesn't expect roses as much as equal credibility while working and striving out there.
Yet a pleasant interlude like the one described so beautifully here just makes our day.
Now I'm smiling too.

[Chris Shaw]

It is so nice to be reminded now and then of how manners used to be. This man was a real gentleman. Thank you dear DIVYA and so pleased this poem left a smile on your lovely face.

Chris

[AYVID N]

Its warming to know there are still some such gems left. It's mostly their upbringing I think. It was my pleasure to read. You're welcome dear Chris.

[sL]

“At noon a stranger made me smile,
transformed a day which started blue.”
&
“Is it too late to change my views on subjects such as manliness?”
—two parts of this poem which made me pause, reread, and think quite fun thoughts. Thanks for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you SL, I appreciate your response.
Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Playful and light. It is the lot of women that we sometimes feel less than "progressive" when we just go with our "feminine wiles" but on occasion it's just nice to be a girl

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lyn. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Gee]

You think this man was chivalrous
my dear how wrong you are,
inside his head you're on his chaisse
in nowt but thong and bra.

And he is standing starkers, bare
with one thing on his mind
to explore you're every intimate part
and your G spot there to find.

So think again on offered chairs
from men that you don't know,
as it isn't kindness they want to give
more their seed they want to sow.

Good morning Christine, hope all is well in the sunny UK :))

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Gee. I can imagine you lounging with a drink penning this poem in the sun. Good on ya. What a fab poem. Really made me laugh.

Chris

[Gee]

Sun's out and have attached the 4 women to their respective Sun lounger/ spits, and am basting every 2 hours :))

[Chris Shaw]

Cooking nicely then.. lol

[Gee]

Oops, how awfully rude, good morning Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

You've already said good morning once Gee, or have you got a head start on the drinks and forgot? Have one for me.

[Norman 223]

I shall have to write a sequel to this theme, Chris. I was offered a seat by a young girl on a bus, when her mother told her to let the "old gentleman" sit down. Good manners and chivalry do still exist, and if a good response follows, it shows that you ladies are not the only winners........so there!!

Norman

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Norman. I would love to see you write a sequel. My husband offered his seat on the bus to a younger woman, and she virtually told him to get stuffed. There is such rudeness about. I told him she was ignorant and that he should continue to be his thoughtful and polite self. Many would have been delighted. Thank you so much.

Chris

[sette]

i like the grinning like a cheshire cat... it really is something to be treated as a princess when all i can think about is chivalry is long dead... like the poem so much..uplifts my somber mood

[Chris Shaw]

Dear sette, if this little poem lifted your mood, then that makes me happy. Take care now.
read moreDear sette, if this little poem lifted your mood, then that makes me happy. Take care now.

Chris

[C.raerae]

Christine , I absolutely love this ..it goes to show ya not all are the same.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed. Thank you.

Chris

[C.raerae]

Thank YOU for reminding us 🙏

[Chris Shaw]

My pleasure

[magensby]

To the point and refreshing. Who says chivalry is dead. Thx for the read

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. Chivalry is still alive and kicking.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

There are some men with manners left,
you'll find that we are not all bereft
of the ability to smile and hold the door,
make conversation that doesn't boor,
and some I'm sure would hold their brolly
above the head of a lovely dolly
who needs to keep her coiffure dry
produce a tissue if she were to cry.
Now, at last, this ditty's done,
thank you Chris, this was fun.

Good write
Ted

[Chris Shaw]

What a fabulous response Ted, all in rhyme. Love this.

Chris

[Jairah P.]

"I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat,
perhaps I need to re-assess?
Is it too late to change my views
on subjects such as manliness?

I always looked for men with brains,
(found in the head, not sunk below).
These manners which have been displayed
have given me a rosy glow."
i really liked this part, i know some people who would fall for men with good brains and those who dont.. It's a great read ( i smiled while reading the whole piece) so much love for this one

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for reading, pleased you enjoyed my lines.

Chris