Amused

(humour from old archives)

so many fingers in so many pies
leads to a stream of deception and lies
so what does he tell you about his dear wife
of course she is nothing but trouble and strife
who tarries with others while he stays at home
longing her presence while he's on his own
so you think you are special I'm telling you this
he's taking advantage he's taking the pisx

Reviews

[Aura]

Wow, you often hear the wife complaining about the husband, not really the husband complaining about the wife. But here, I see a working wife and the husband stays at home. Why? Not sure. The husband is jealous of the wife because she spends time outside I the presence of others while he has only himself. Jealousy and anger is the death of all relationships. Thanks for sharing Chris, was definitely an interesting read, making me wonder what situation this could be about!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Aura and for allowing your mind to wander. That is the beauty of poetry. There will always be a myriad of interpretations.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

a beautiful poem chris, from a whole other perspective of the the wandering equation. love the tight rhythm and rhyme. also amused "pun somewhat intended" of the censoring of a bodily function when so much else in the country not to be named is completely without self constraint

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken for your review. Have a good day.

Chris

[duff]

The cadence is great and the rhymes have that bounce. Creative and made me grin Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Intended as some light hearted humour. My muse said rhyme. All the best.

read moreThank you duff. Intended as some light hearted humour. My muse said rhyme. All the best.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

I'd call this an Epigram. I was really enjoying this, until I got to 'pisx'. Then I really enjoyed trying to figure that out. I'll read the reviews and maybe find some clues. Mystery Poetry Theatre. Theater. Color, no colour. Damn Britts!

[Chris Shaw]

A censored word in America, not here in the UK :) Just replace the x with an s :)) Thanks Bill.

[Temperance]

so many fingers in so many pies..... Sounds like the wife is very busy with varied interests, which keeps her busier than her hubby would like. While she is busy with her other interests, he's home wishing she were home too. Or, he is just saying she is too busy to give him the attention he needs and is lying about it to someone else. All sorts of possibilities with this poem. A provocative fun read, Chris!! Thank you, Temp

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Temp. A touch of British Carry On Humour. Pleased you enjoyed the fun. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Temperance]

Always enjoy reading your work! All is good in my world and hope the same for you. Temp

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… we need time to mingle… and then return home to ❤️ love and laughter.. a few hours grow flowers when you return from Rainbow 🌈 hours… gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. Rainbows are certainly symbols of hope and peace after the thunder and rain. Written over two years ago this little poem. Have a blessed weekend. Sending all good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Thanks, Chris… pretty Summer day by the Rappahannock River… in Fredericksburg, Virginia 🖼

[Kim S.]

I can feel a rage of emotions in this write, it seems someone is jealous of the other.
Awesome write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :)

[John the Baptist]

Have a heart, Chris. If a guy doesn't take a pisx occasionally, he's doomed to a life of diapers.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha. Thank you John for sharing your humour. Much appreciated :)

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poetry dear Chris.
"who tarries with others while he stays at home"
I liked the above lines and you taught me a new word. "Tarries." I did like. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased I taught you a new word Coyote. An old fashioned one, but one I like. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I like old words too. I have been reading Dryden later. he teaches me new words always. You are welcome, dear Chris.

[W. Barrett Munn]

It's so difficult to write in end rhyme that doesn't twist and skew syntax to fit the line but you have found a way to do it in a totally natural and readable way and most importantly without having to rescue the line with archaic poetic word forms. This is modern and fun. Congrats.
W

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you W. Pleased you enjoyed the read and noticed the rhyme abd flow.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is amusing...what does he say to the kids?
Oh, she's on a business trip, kids.
yeah, that kind of business.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks dear J. Maybe there weren't any kids.

Chris