Mourning Sickness Poem by Chuck Audette

Mourning Sickness

Rating: 5.0


For an umpteenth time, I fix my tie
glance at the clock and sigh
The memorial service starts at eight
And as always, we'll be late
I yell 'Hon, what are you waiting for? '
and from her side of the bathroom door:
'Tell them I've got mourning sickness'
(I laugh at such a witty quickness)
she opens the door, perplexed somehow
then gives me a smiling hug
says 'therein lies the rub -
it's doubly funny now'

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Scarlett Treat 05 January 2007

And how is the little mommie to be doing, for real? You had better learn to walk on egshells, old buddy, cause you tread on dangerous ground! !

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Anna Russell 05 January 2007

Aww, this is a sweet one Chuck. And you listen to Scarlett, she speaks words of wisdom there! Hugs Anna xxx

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Gaurav Silwal 05 January 2007

I don't know 'mourning sickness' but I think this is a very nice poem : -) .........cheers It is sweet and soft...... Gaurav

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Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr 05 January 2007

Chuck>>>You are trulyan astute Squire of versatile Literature.Many topics...always well expressed... Fjr

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Alison Cassidy 06 January 2007

That's what good poetry writing is all about - taking a little slice of life and giving it a little something. Quirky, witty penning. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Barry Van Allen 24 April 2007

Chuck, She most likely was a normal person once, besides what you did to her, what have you done to to her ? I just know that you are proud of both. B.V.A.

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Gina Onyemaechi 18 January 2007

Another witty pun. Love, Gina.

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Dee Daffodil 17 January 2007

Awww poor thing...tell her I feel for her...crackers..eat crackers before getting out of bed! Hugs, Dee

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Brian Dorn 09 January 2007

Awesome write, Chuck... your poetry is the perfect fix for 'mourning' sickness. I'm not sure about the morning sickness though? Brian

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alice sunderland 09 January 2007

doubly funny indeed chuckler! ! excellence. al

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