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Writers Pantry # 38
the van coughed and spluttered
just made it to the supermarket car park
how many times
had she told him to get a service check
ill fix it he says
you go shopping
after a while
she returns with a trolley
to a small group gathered
in front of the car
sniggering and bemused
her husbands long legs
protrude from beneath the bonnet
the family jewels exposed in those old shorts
for the world to see
how many times
had she told him to wear underwear
when going out
she bent down
hastily rearranged the bits and bobs
to hide them from public scrutiny
when she stood up
she caught the puzzled gaze of her husband
standing by the car
he had been unable to get it started
he had called road service
Bwahahaha! Thank you so much for this, Rall. My eyes are shining with tears of laughter. I can't wait to read this to my Piano Man--and a few friends--we all need a laugh, these days. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a loud guffaw in the midst of my Sunday afternoon! I can almost picture her adjusting bits and bobs!
ReplyDeleteLove the bits and bobs and then the finale! Take it on the road as stand up!
ReplyDeleteHeard it before but giggling all over again – and you arranged it into verse so excellently!
ReplyDeletemuahahaha!
ReplyDeletethank you for the laugh! 🤣
Thanks for the laugh Rall - it has been known to happen in this household too - so made me smile all the more...
ReplyDeleteGreat surprise ending!
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