When Leadership Is Called For

(my sense of humour, sorry)

On tv, an intense debate takes place

concerning the state of the nation

as Brexit bamboozles and blinds

with its complexity.

Well, for some, not for me.

Yet an equal amount of gloom

pervades within the confines

of our living room,

between three others, parked on

our comfy settee

arguing about another critical matter

to contemplate.

This time it's the fate

of the last square of chocolate.

This calls for leadership says I,

so in the blink of an eye

I step up to the plate

and solve the problem.

Yummy it was too

and gobsmacked were they.

Dismayed expressions, not a sound

until I put them out of their misery

and found in my handbag a reserve

supply of the stuff they all crave.

Saved the day, all smiles.

And I am left in awe of the

power, I wield.

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

Chris, you have discovered that there is no problem too big that cannot be solved with chocolate. Unfortunately our various and sundry leaders are too busy trying to make themselves look good...to get re-elected after all...to pay attention to the huddled masses that do the voting. If my math is correct...and I have no reason to doubt it, then you assumed leadership with only 25% of the vote. Well done...now, take over from Theresa May.

[Chris Shaw]

I have to agree with you Ted. Politicians are putting their own agenda first and Mrs May is not the best negotiator. You don't part with your trump card (not talking Donald here) at the beginning of negotiations. She is trying to please too many people and by doing that upsets everyone. What a mess. Now from the comfort of my own home, and dealing with trivia, leadership is easy peasey, especially where chocolate is concerned. Thanks for your visit. Hope all is well.

Chris

[Andrew John]

This makes me crave a piece - oh, an entire chunk, a bar, a kilo - of chocolate. It's funny how we think of this and that even though important things come onto our TVs and radios. Hmm, give me the control: we can go over to the other side. Yes, it rather makes me think. Nice piece. Of poetry as well as chocolate.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed the humour in this old poem. Another old one out for an airing. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. Great use of language.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas for stopping by. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

haha..... you made my day , what an amusing image Chris .
Chocolate is much more important than the state of the nation anyway :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Stella. Happy Sunday. Pleased you enjoyed the humour in this old poem. Many thanks and yes chocolate is more important than most things:)

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Hi Chris, and thank you for your Happy Sunday wishes :)
Chocolate ... such an important part of life !

[Chris Shaw]

It can turn a cloudy day sunny:)) I have been so busy Stella. I need to catch up here:)

[Stella Armour]

Me too, and yet at the end of the day i don't seem to have much to show for it ... never mind ,i enjoy being able to be busy :)

[FGFRANKLIN]

The power of chocolate! That reminds me, I have a cream cheese danish that needs attending to. Now, what did I do with my coffee thermos? This was fun to read, Chris. Dispense and bestow the chocolate with graceful magnanimity ;) I may be forced to share my danish.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian. Pleased you found the humour here. That Danish must have been tasty. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Chocolate solves many problems for me, especially when it comes to political agendas, Nicely expressed Chris. I say enjoy the chocolate ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow. Pleased you are part of the chocolate club. Hope all is good with you. read moreThank you Weeping willow. Pleased you are part of the chocolate club. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

After chocolate, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Might scare off some of those bad pollies. Yes it is a soap opera these days while we eat chocolate pondering our lives in the hands of idiots.

[Chris Shaw]

And there are a lot of idiots. Chocolate helps sooth frazzled nerves. Thank you Andrew. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

It’s bloody hot today only be cos we don’t have air con.

[Chris Shaw]

Now that is a problem. Heat without air con is exhausting . Drink lots of fluids Andrew and rest!!

[Neville]

I simply cannot conceive why I have missed this slab of Chris's humour until just now .. I must have had something else on my mind .. maybe it was the vasectomy :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Ouch, that sounds painful. In the circumstances, you are forgiven:) conceive and vasectomy ..nice play
on words . Good lovely morning Neville and thanks for dropping by.

Chris

[Neville]

................................ MPAE :)

[Betty Hermelee]

While politicians are we plugging their own agendas, in a comfortable home a debate takes place about how the last square of chocolate should be shared… you Chris solved quite cleverly… just eat it and it’s gone, except that happened to have a bit more for the hungry and all was fine… just shows good leadership Chris….the power of a woman!
Fine work Chris …
Warmly
B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Betty. Look for simple solutions I say. Thank you my friend for stopping by. Have a great Thursday.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very w!welcome Chris.. you have a good Thursday too!
Warmly, B

[Dave Brown]

So, this is where the chocolate monster has gone and I always thought 'she' was a 'he!'
Crazy me!

[Chris Shaw]

I’m not the only one. There is strong competition in my household. Thank you Dave. Good Thursday to you.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Your sense of humor is brilliant, Chris. You solved the problem in the blink of an eye, A delightfully delicious poem on current situation.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Mrudula. Pleased you appreciated the humour in this. It certainly tickled me :) Good to see you.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

Reading your beautiful writings is always a treat, Chris.