I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

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Playful fun.

I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

What is it she doesn’t understand?

Why does she question my every command?

The universal law of man gives me the right  

To make decisions without fear of a fight?

I’m bigger, I’m stronger, and I rule the roost

I’m the one who decides who gets seduced

Yet time after time she gives me that look

And I end up looking like an insipid schnook

No threats. No violence. Just casual glances

That indicates the rejection of any romantic advances

But what do I care; I can take it or leave it?

She can’t intimidate me I can take a hit

So I stand my ground and thumb my nose

My true feelings are the last thing I will disclose

So now that I’ve got her just where I want her

I play my trump card in the manly terms I prefer

 She responds with a smile, sheer putty in my hands

She glides gently toward me, completely silent, no demands

Whispers softly in my ear “I don’t want to appear a grouch”

“But I think that tonight you might be more comfortable on the couch”.

 

©Copyright Charlie Gragg, October 13, 2010

                  

 

 

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ginga commented on I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

10-15-2010

HA! Your humor Charlie is well taken whilst on the couch. Clever and fun! ginga

Hampton

10/15/2010

My damaged but recovering ego thanks you dear lady.

Stryx commented on I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

10-14-2010

Delightful Charles - What a nice woman you have in charge...

Hampton

10/14/2010

Thanks WO.

WordSlinger commented on I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

10-14-2010

lol, I hear that, great pom, and funny, you are the master, Hampton, you do have the remotem and it is NFL season, we have espn, and the baseball playoffs are on, you know what to do, popcorn poppin yet, lol, ty WS

Hampton

10/14/2010

Thanks John. Did you read the followup?

ApaqRasgirl commented on I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

10-14-2010

haha, that was really funny,,,,thanks for giving me the first laugh this morning.......well done........love asha

Hampton

10/14/2010

Thank you. The poem has been reposted including an epiloque.

MindNumbing commented on I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I?

10-14-2010

HAHAHA!!! The age old battle of man vs. woman, and the nearly inevitable outcome of the man sleeping on the couch has been beautifully written by you, Hampton! Nicely done, thanks for the smile this morning :)

Hampton

10/14/2010

You are most welcome and I thank you for reading.

Hampton

10/14/2010

The poem has been reposted including an epiloque

Poetry is what is lost in translation.

Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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I’m In Charge Here, Aren’t I? 7
Remembering 11
This Web We Weave 13
The End 16
The Day the Clouds Cried 16
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A Cowboy’s Prayer 29
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