We were too young to see the signs,
The woods for the trees
Or to read between the lines–
Often,we spoke like strangers,being nice,
Filled with hot air,and laughing at
Each other’s silly jokes to break the ice–
Sometimes, it’s true we were all at sea,and you
Thought I was a bird of passage
Biting off more than I could chew–
We were on tenterhooks,nights without rest,
Until your angry father,to give the devil his due,
Blessed us with prayers and wealth before he went west–
But we didn’t put all our eggs in one basket:
Through thick and thin
We always had a couple for breakfast–
Frequently,I blew hot and cold,and you felt,on some days,
Like running your head against a wall.
Your dear mother said:”His heart is in the right place.”
Superbly engaging,delightfully witty and insightful.
Thank you very much,Louis.
Extremely interesting use of idioms in a poem!
Thank you very much,dear Pushmaotee.
Well put together with a wry humour
Thank you,dear Amita.
Your poems are awesome, this one in particular made me smile and laugh it’s full of truth and humour.