Pedestal Wife

(very tongue in cheek, and I hasten to add I don't know anyone like this)

I'm tempted by a role I've missed,

a part I've longed to play.

Please place me on a pedestal,

if only for a day.

I'd like to lead a pampered life,

a spoiled, adored, a worshipped wife.

One sheltered from all toil and strife

who'll always get her way.

I struggled all the years I worked

to earn my daily bread.

So now I'd love to have the chance

to change the life I've led.

I'll have my breakfast on a tray

while I'm still in my negligee.

Go make my egg a Faberge

as I rest here instead.

A cleaner can do all the chores,

the tasks which make me blue.

And I will walk the dog in woods

as I'm entitled to.

I'll meet and greet my friends at one,

a spot of lunch will be great fun.

I'll bask and chat in summer sun,

enjoy the pleasant view.

As shopping is a therapy,

I'd hit the nearest town.

I'd spend your cash, quick as a flash,

now are you sitting down?

New shoes, a dress, new lingerie,

a coat it must be Burberry.

And how about a Blackberry,

while you can wear your frown?

Go book a table, not too late

for dinner, make it nine.

A bottle of the best claret,

it is my favoured wine.

Then you'll complain about your work,

while I plan other ways to shirk.

I'll not be calling you a jerk,

I want you to stay mine.

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

wow. great poem, but I am so puzzled. why wouldn't a husband do exactly what you ask (without being asked) on at least a semi-automatic basis? Not saying I can poach a Faberge egg, but I can manage toast and an over-easy, scrambled mostly by accident of ruining the over part. I make sure we go out to dinner once a week, not necessarily 5 star, but never mcD's, and as for shopping, well ok, I'm blessed, she has no patience for it more often than not.

ken

[Chris Shaw]

An old write Ken. Very much tongue in cheek. You know if you are taking your lady out once a week and it's not to McDonald's, I think you are doing a good job :) Thanks for joining in the fun :)

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

i hope so, cause the egg part is very unlikely to ever improve

[Einstein Noodle]

i would say this is how it should always be https://youtu.be/EYb84BDMbi0 but this young lady in adoration has gone sour .. ;) nice rhyme and fun Chris ..
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, now that link is just perfect. That's how to do it. My poem is very much a bit of fun. Do I know anyone like that? Not at all lol. Thank you for visiting this very old write. Hope you are keeping well my friend.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha .. well .. we all have friends and enemies alike don't we!? .. gotta love the lot eh!? I am well .. thank you so much .. blessings of peace and courage my friend

[Temperance]

Every young girl’s dream; to be pampered by their loved one. Hopefully, the pampered ones also pamper the loved one that
Makes the pampering possible. Lovely poem, Chris. Great rhyme. Temp

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanjs Temp. Good to see you. Hope all is well. A very old poem is this one. A bit of tongue in cheek fun.

Chris

[Neville]

I bet you are on a pedestal Chris ..in fact, probably several .. He say's somewhat tongue in cheekily :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville for giving this very old poem an airing. Pedestal woman, me? Not on your nelly Neville unless you know something I don't lol.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Since I'm a rhyme & rhythm -aholic, I love that aspect of this poem & I admire you for keeping up such a smooth cadence for such a long poem. I never wanted for this life, so I can't even think of all these details to pack into a poem like this! Lots of the people I know fantasize about better lives, posting pictures all day long on FB to show all the things they can't have. I can't stand to look at stuff I can't have, so I'm in awe of how plush & snarky you painted this scene. The final snark in all its splendor is such a delight, painting this woman as a using b***h! Love it! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

An old poem here Margie. Very much tongue in cheek. Thanks for giving it an airing.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

Barley Babe!!! speak to me!!! i miss you :(

[Fran Marie]

Oh Dan darling ..did you forget to call in the maid.?.
a queen shouldn't have to scuff her fingers cleaning her castle.Oohh...I said that to my hubby one day in my best British accent while I was scrubbing the floor he cracked up laughing..I love the humor here each line made me smile..oh to be pampered huh?

[Chris Shaw]

Wouldn't it just be luvvely to be pampered for a day? Yes even a day would be luxury. Thank you Fran-Marie for appreciating the humour in this old poem.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

yea ..it would. be
you're s o welcome

[wordman]

queen for a day,i bet you already are without the cleaning can and pedestal
but in their hearts

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely thought Ron. That would be worth much more than the pampering. Thanks for your visit.

Chris

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[DIVYA]

It seems like a perfect life to me and I do know for a fact that there are countless women out there who enjoy this awesome lifestyle. Doesn’t mean they aren’t happy. Many are, many aren’t because after some time, one gets used it all and boredom sets in, expectations get higher. And yet, countless hardworking people are poor too. So I think it’s just a matter of fate and it’s awesome what you described here Chris.

Great rhyming, great flow and a great poem idea. I loved reading it. Always something new from you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking this oldie out DIVYA. I think there is a part of us women who would like to be pampered every now and again. I mean a little luxury every now and then hurts no one. However, I think after a time I would become bored by it all. Also being a trophy wife must be hard work. I don't think I would be cut out for it :)) Thank you so much.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Yes, that does kind of entail being in a showcase as a showpiece :)

It’s a pleasure to read you. You’re welcome Chris 🤗

[Jimmy Yetts]

Sounds less tonguey and more cheeky.
Seems to me, this has been the not-so-secret dream of every woman I've ever dated.
Not that I blame them, mind you.
Well rhymed and most entertaining, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, pleased you were entertained. I do believe I have let the cat out of the bag when it comes to being a pampered wife:)) No harm in dreaming. Thank you Jimmy.

[sette]

i love the dream of this to become a reality, that there would be a time to just be treated like a queen even for a day