Ann Foxglove

pinny

by Ann Foxglove

Saturday 10th April 2010 4:06 pm

I get so sick of married people.

All those husbands and wives.

The Bisto-flavoured Katywomen.

Coupledom, smugness, all that crap.

I hate that!

Why am out here on my own

chopping wood?

Why is it that a glass of wine

is my only friend at the end

of the day?

Where have I gone wrong?

Why do I have to be so strong?

I know it’s not really like that.

They have their problems,

there must be compromises.

for Mr Perfect and Her Indoors.

Who wears the trousers?

At least in my house that is me.

But sometimes it would be nice

to wear a frilly pinny.

And a pretty flowery frock!

And have someone to fuck. . . .

◄ patina

for my gem ►

Comments

<Deleted User> (6470)

Wed 14th Apr 2010 22:14

Very well observed, and a great surprise ending!

Ann Foxglove

Sun 11th Apr 2010 06:35

Ah! Marriage! The man I lost and I were never married Isobel. I think this poem just comes from how I feel seeing couples everywhere. They seem to be more in evidence around bank holidays! I don't think I'm the marrying kind. Miserable selfish old loner, that's me! ;-) Did try it once a million years ago. And I know that marriage is not a bed of roses etc. Maybe that's the trouble - I just want a bed of roses!!

Tom Harding

Sun 11th Apr 2010 00:21

great poem. it's impressive how you keep hold of the rhyme whilst maintaining an unorthodox rhythm. that's not easy to do.

Isobel

Sat 10th Apr 2010 22:50

I think you probably had a very good marriage from what I have read Ann. That probably colours your vision of how things must be for other people. I think there are lot of troubled marriages out there where people just endure cos the upheaval of not enduring would be too traumatic.
I do empathise with you in many ways though! LOL
You may be frustrated that this poem has inspired more comment than others. I think it is because it stops people in their tracks with its honesty and frustration - nothing wrong with doing that from time to time. I feel like chopping that wood up with you...

Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 10th Apr 2010 20:36

Love the pattern! and the opening two lines - a real hook! Oh, I think it's serious enough. Especially when you leap so quickly to protest such honesty. Your 'perfect couple' does seem really outdated though, like post-WWII propaganda to shove the woman back into pinnies and the kitchen. I think married women have exactly the same thoughts, and often envy the 'freedom' you express. Flowery frocks are big news this spring. Splurge a little. Are you Conservative, by any chance? (Only kidding.)

Ann Foxglove

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:48

I must apologise - my first comment was to say that this was not too serious then I got all serious! Sorry chaps! Guess it meant more to me than I thought. And I do appreciate any comments I get on here, good, bad and naughty!

Ann Foxglove

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:14

I shouldn't say condescend to comment cos I know I am very lucky to get the comments that I do. Love ya lots everyone!! xx

Ann Foxglove

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:10

Just occasionally I get peeved that you can write a poem (IMO) that is really interesting and maybe good and no-one says anything. Mention bog paper, being tied to bedposts or say fuck and people condescend to comment. I'll get off my soapbox now (and probably get told off.)

<Deleted User> (7073)

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:10

You bother because you like poetry and also to have others appreciate it, regardless of wether it is missinterpret it or not. . it is a point of contact, forgive me I have been drinking too.......
Love TC XX

Ann Foxglove

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:06

Hi Therm - no, this is not a naughty poem - but only a lonely lady would understand. Why do I bother? xx

<Deleted User> (7073)

Sat 10th Apr 2010 19:04

Ha Ha you naughty minx ;-)
XX

Ann Foxglove

Sat 10th Apr 2010 18:41

No way would you be a Katywoman Hatta - I'm just showing my age! And what a bitter twisted soul I am! xx

<Deleted User> (7790)

Sat 10th Apr 2010 18:39

Wasn't there a Roman writer called Frilly Pliny the Elder? I bet he felt the same way, too, although he had the convenience of a vomitarium. I am married. Am I therefore a Katywoman? I don't do Bisto because I'm vegan, but I do do tapioca pudding and jam. I might smell a bit of crows and hens, though.