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
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    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...
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    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
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    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
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    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 :)
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    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 comes nearer to vital truth than history.

    Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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