There was something strange going on in the house.
Everyone seemed quiet as a mouse.
I was a little uneasy walking through the living room
when I heard somewhat of a boom, boom.
To my surprise, standing at the top of the stairs
was old Mrs. McClurry, dressed in her wares.
Dressed for dinner in a mink coat long to the floor,
sashing and swaying headed toward the front door.
A close-up view was very distressing,
her makeup was rather depressing.
She turned, looked and smiled at me,
winked and opened her coat you see.
Oh dear, I was in shock,
for underneath she wore no frock.
Just another work day in this old nursing home,
now and again a tenant will roam.
(A True Story)
Written: June 27,2007
melvina, i just loved this story poem! What a talent you are! Best wishes, Theo
Oh how funny......She thaught she was dressed in her finest: O)
that could have been my grandmother. I admire your style of writing.
so so very cute and definitely true since I work in a facility I have see such things and more you definitely have a wonderful sense of humor and an endearing heart, , a pleasure alays to read your work, , , blessings..Cecil
You made me laugh, Melvina! what a very funny piece! You did justice to this poem.Ha ha! Thanks for this, sweetheart! ha ha
The judge from Bulgaria holds up a 10 for Ms McClurry and a 100 for you, the poetess, who caught this on paper! ! ! I love what that miscievous lady did! ! Dressed to the nines...flaunting her wares. Oh this is so good...laughter! And to have fun at the nursing home...this lady had it going on! ! Or off! ! xxElysabeth
Mel, just loved the humour in this one. It is always amazing what we do as we get older. Some of us go and play Preachers and Indians like me. It only goes to show this is still lots of life is us as we get older. We go back to being kids again. lol. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. David
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
What a story (and sight it must have been) ...lol