Going Out Tidy.

When you lose your partner

Sad as that may be

There's one thing that you really miss

As most men will agree

I woudn't call it nagging

Though others maybe would

But for me without a doubt

I think it did me good.

Going out to somewhere nice

Which she might think was posh

Have you got a hanky?

Is your wallet full of dosh?

Checking all the little things

That made for a good night

Men can get quite careless

And not get things just right

Now that I am on my own

I try to do the same

Check myself all over

Perfection is the aim

So off I go to my nephews

To dine with his wife and son

Who greeted me in the doorway with

"You've left your flies undone!"

[Izb1]

Just love it Don, It was bringing a tear to my eye until the last line, good job I wasnt having a cuppa, i would have gone everywhere. Keep cheering us up x

[sassy59]

Excellent as always Don. Thank you for that. Xxx

[peege]

😂😂

[CELAT06]

I do that with my hubby but I don’t think he always appreciates it !!

[Hidden in reply to CELAT06]

He just would never admit it luv. 😅

[Skatergirl1]

Haha ...great. Well done xx

[Whitechinchilla]

You had me going there Don.

And then I read the last line.

Doubt I will sleep for the visual you have created in my mind 🤣🤣🤣

[skischool]

i hope that when you visit our dear kate

And devour her lovely pies

You are correctly dressed and never late

And you paid attention to your flies

i am sure you do Master Po as you are a true gentleman.

Ski's and Scruff's x

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Alas, Skis, it's so long ago

I can't recall the date

When I last had something there

That was likely to escape

[Kittykat2 in reply to Hidden]

Aw too much information now Don 😖 ....it was going so well.

Blame skis 😏😃 X

[Hidden in reply to Kittykat2]

He's always leading me astray like that, just doesn't know the meaning of innuendo. 🙄

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

So the snake is dead or maybe asleep

doesn't seem to stop them that peep

to those that comment on flies undone

i would say get a life and have some fun.

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

No idea what you are talking about there Grasshopper, but glad to see you posting again. 🙂

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

You taught me well Master Po.even in times of adversity,battle on,babble a bit and the world will seem a better place. x

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

But, Grasshopper, I was writing about the days when I had to wear dark suits with collar and tie and white shirts with the shirt-tails tucked into the top of my trousers!

Now I wear casual coloured shirts outside my trousers. It is a piece of white shirt-tail which might have become exposed. As it is you have had me up half the night worrying about snakes! No matter, I'm sure everyone is as pleased as I am to see you posting again and you can see what I meant about babbling on.👍⭐

[Pantani]

It was a bit sad at the start but true. The humour at the end had me laughing.☺

[Hidden in reply to Pantani]

Humour will always come to the rescue, if you will let it. 🙂

[Caspiana]

I have children for this Don.

First born : "Are you ready to go?"

Me: (In pjs still) "YUP!"

Second born: "You aren't going out like that."

Me: "Why not.. ?"

I have to admit I enjoy getting them riled up. 😯 😊 xx

[Hidden in reply to Caspiana]

It's a sign that you care isn't it. 😘

[SORRELHIPPO]

Being the female of the species, I did used to "nag", mainly about his damn mobile phones. He had 3, went every where with him. I did try to get him not to make calls if we were out to eat, so rude. Took him off to the Royal Albert Hall for Kiri Ti Kanawa's 50th Birthday concert, before we went in "nagged him" about turning his phones off, he got them all out, checked and said OK. During the concert, you've got it, one of his phones went off!!! almost dead husband. Just gave up after that and never took him to a concert again, went on my own, maybe that was his aim.

[Hidden in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

I was a great fan of Kiri Ti Kanawa, what a great lady, she wouldn't have minded. 🙄 She retired 2017 but still teaches at 73 as I expect you know.

[JANET127]

Wow again! That ones GREAT GREAT GREAT! I will tell you Mr Don.....that my fiance' also died....but I built a replica of him...That is always by my side! I made his face out of Paper clay... Then Put it on a mannequin body...Now he can sing and dance....So he still gets pretty Roody! At least I can still hug him.... He is still the right height...His soul rests with God...and it Scares the burglars away at night! (LOL TRUE!) JANET127

[Hidden in reply to JANET127]

Strewth!! You are an unusual lady Miss Janet, Poet, Author, Artist, Hairdresser. Singer, Dancer, Modeller, Model? and what else? ⭐⭐😘

[JANET127 in reply to Hidden]

Ha! Thank you Mr Don! Nope, don't model , sing or dance! God gave me many gifts! He taught me to be bold...So I could spread his word....I just don't fit...The regular mold!

[kpm346]

Good one Don love it. Made me giggle because sometimes I forgot to do my fly up in my jeans and my husband had to remind me. Now on my own I have to be vigilant.

[Hidden]

Perfection as always Don

[MoyB]

Oh, Don! My husband came in and caught me chuckling and now he's chuckling too as I had to read your poem out to him. You always manage the twist that takes me from sadness to laughter. You are very clever! Thanks for the chuckle to start my day so well. xx Moy

[Hidden in reply to MoyB]

Thanks Moy, that’s what like to hear. 😉😘

[Shirleyj]

Oh Don, classic 😂😂😂xxx

[FlossyF]

😂😂😂

[goat-lady]

Hoho. Cheered me no end. Ta.

[Mabeljane]

This is great!!! Thank you Don. Cheered me up no end!! I lost my husband in November and have missed my nagging sessions lol!!

Its so good you still have a sense of humour in a very sad situation

Your wife would be proud of the way you are coping

[Shazrab]

Hi Don many thanks for that little poem it really cheered me up 😂 . Youv got a great mind there with all the poems you write your a 💎 gem keep them coming 🌹🌹

[Hidden in reply to Shazrab]

I enjoy doing them so I won’t be stopping whilst they are still appreciated.👍

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear about your husband MJ, you will miss a lot of things, but we must carry on as best we can. I think my wife would be surprised, in many ways I’m a different person. It’s ten years ago now.

[Sandyeggo]

Xcellent! Always a good idea to check the fly one extra time LMAO!

[Neville33]

Beautiful...

[undine]

brightened my day thank you xxx

[Louisa41]

Fabulous poem. MUch appreciated

[Hidden]

Priceless! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣