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This One's for Me

Posted by Silver Spun Sand on November 7, 2008 - 22:07
from the ABC set Silver Spun Sand Poems

I’m in the bathroom –
hoping like hell
my mahogany rinse
actually works this time.
The ‘greys’ are taking over.
But … I digress.

As I was saying,
I’m in my bathroom,
towel round my head
and singing my heart out.
Faded jeans,
Top-Shop top.
A hair-brush –
my microphone.
I’m fifty-nine for goodness sake!
What the hell am I doing?

If he could see me now, eh?
That sometime man of mine.
Put him right off with a capital
‘O’!
Always fancied myself
as another Doris Day.
Pillow Talk. Now that was
what I call a film
and, oh boy, am I
showing my age. But
who cares? Sure as hell,
I don’t.
Love the skin you’re stuck with,
isn’t that what they say?
Look out, Amy Whitehouse
or whoever,
here I come.

Wait for it, cat.
Key change on the way.
If I was on the stage,
this song would bring the house down.
World – you don’t know
what you’re missing!
At least I’ve a captive audience of one …
only because it’s ten-past tea-time.
But who gives a shit?
This one’s for me.

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Comments

shoebox | November 8, 2008 - 04:51

Quite creative piece that's fun.

Silver Spun Sand | November 8, 2008 - 08:15

Thanks for that, shoebox:-)

Tina

littleditty | November 8, 2008 - 10:20

you've a captivated audience of more than one Tina -this woman in the poem gets my vote - fun dance of a poem - shine on! xx:o)

Bradene | November 8, 2008 - 10:56

Tina this sounds just like you. A fun individual. I'm catching the mood just reading it. Lovely val x

MistakenMagic | November 8, 2008 - 12:40

A brilliant fun-loving poem Tina - I love it :) Just one question is the 'know' supposed to be 'now' in this line; 'If he could see me know'.

Magic xxx

Silver Spun Sand | November 8, 2008 - 12:44

You're darned right, Magic:-) I called myself the 'typo-queen' the other day, and I'm sure living up to it! I have suitably corrected and thank you, not only for that, but for reading my little bit of fun, as well.

Have a great weekend and thanks once again.

Tina xxxx

Silver Spun Sand | November 8, 2008 - 13:22

ld - I promise to keep shining as long as you do:-)

Glad you enjoyed it.

Tina;-)xx

Silver Spun Sand | November 8, 2008 - 13:23

Pleased it cheered you, Val. Thanks for reading:-)

Tina xx

jennifer | November 9, 2008 - 19:23

Did it work? The rinse?

You left me handing. Were you singing 'Back to Brown'?!

Nathan Bednarek | November 9, 2008 - 20:52

'That sometime man of mine.'

Now that's a powerful line. I like that about a woman that she isn't afraid of expressing some feelings towards a man or men- it puts them in their place, if you know what I mean ;-p

I really like this piece, a very captivating and interesting read.

Well done.

Nathan.

Silver Spun Sand | November 10, 2008 - 10:24

Ha, ha! Yes - the rinse DID work, but it turned more a shade of red than brown!! 'Lady in Red' was more appropriate, under the circumstances.

Thanks for reading, Jennifer:-)

Tina

Silver Spun Sand | November 10, 2008 - 10:25

Good job my other half hasn't read this yet:-)

Glad you enjoyed it!

Tina