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.

[Lorry]

It is allowed you know, and men are all for it, because while the ladies are playing princess, we can get on with being james bo in our minds. :)
Got a bit lost with why you got stuck with something to rhyme with.....oh! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. So nice to see so many men all in favour of good manners:))

Chris

[Richard M]

A great read Chris, and very catchy and pertinent for our times. Yes, some of us still exist! :)

[Chris Shaw]

I bet you are a real gentleman Richard. Thank you.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and it is nice for some of us males to still be gentlemen without getting reprimanded...

i really like this poem...i think we could all use a bit more courtesy and manners.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

It is wonderful to see good manners from men. Makes me really annoyed when some of these uptight feminists get on their high horse. Thank you Jacob.

Chris

[Jon Roggie]

I still find it amazing the various responses when you make a simple action of courtesy.
For some of us, these are automatic reactions.
The fun thing is you can make a person's day!

[Chris Shaw]

There are some very rude women out there Jon. I love good manners. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Jon Roggie]

There are some very rude people. Some of us remember our manners!

[bigfootprint]

Way to go, Chris. Most everyone remembers a pivotal brief encounter. You give us is a delightful look at being nice to others no matter the regional mannerisms. You do it with a light touch of metaphoric humor and sophistication. Certain kind people light up our years with some small acts of gentleness and respect like starry twinkles in the night sky. Your story flows well without getting bogged down in wordy detail. That person had a lasting impact on your socialization, showing you how to be a nice person. The radicals have tried to pervert goodness and pride. The good thing is no matter the agenda-driven side of society, there are good people everywhere to restore our faith. I was in the checkout line last week when my credit card refused to cover my small purchase. The next guy in line whipped out his own credit card uninvited and paid my tab. I was touched and I will play that kindness forward. As your story goes, I will remember that day forever.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Doug. These little acts of politeness, good manners and consideration can certainly make a difference to the day. Thanks for sharing your own story as well.

Chris

[Ardra]

I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat,

:) made me grin like one too after reading your poem....

Very nicely done Chris....and I agree when someone does some thing like that you end up being all blushed .... I had this one manager from swiss opened the car door and close it for me...heheh I think that was first time someone did that and I was like .... blushing ... :p when we are not used to it's more surprise....:))

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ardra. Real gentleman. Don't see many of those around now, certainly not in the younger generations :)) Make the most of it, and milk it for all it's worth :))

[Ardra]

Very true ..I think it was more of the olden times guys knew how to treat women....as delicate petals heheh...and don't we enjoy being spoiled ;)