Beware the Fireman

Beware the Fireman

A Poem by Corset

My father always said hickeys
 are the way BOYS mark their territory 
just as dogs do with fire hydrants. 

He said 
that if I ever came home from a date or elsewhere
with a hickey on my neck he would put a boot in my butt
that was still attached to his size 10 foot.

*Not that big I'm thinking, I've known bigger 
but 
none more scarier when he was mad.

He promised
 he would kick me so hard it would leave a foot imprint
to match the one the dog left and that foolish boy 
better beware the fireman 
'cause he'd be getting his brand of hickey too 
even unto this day

I've never worn a hickey 
because I believe in promises.


© 2021 Corset


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Photo and words I did like dear Corset.
"I've never worn a hickey
because I believe in promises"
The above lines. Could make us do the right things. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

Thank you for visiting with me Coyote!
Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

You are welcome my dear friend.
I remember having the same impression about hickeys, that it was being "marked" . . . I was so independent, I did not want to be "marked" & that's why I never went in for hickeys. Your poem is vivid & realistic, bringing back a ton of memories of all the impressions we had of girls who walked around proudly showing off theirs (((HUGS)))

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

My Dad would have pulled my head out through my butt if I ever brought one home, cause it would be a.. read more
Some parental advice is more easily retained than other versions. A size 10 anal implant does have that flavor of something to be reckoned with. Especially if a steel toe is involved.

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

Steel-toed Workman boots for sure!
I smiled here Corset. I had a friend who had a Dad like yours. My own Dad was more trusting. He gave me advice. One snippet was never to date a man who wears white shoes. They can't be trusted he said. I have never forgotten it :)

Chris

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

I haven't heard that one! I will remember it now for sure, but, but, but... a lot of tennis shoes ar.. read more
Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

White leather he was talking about :) Not trainers.
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Gee
As a father( to a now 20 year old daughter) this made me chuckle. Like you my daughter has never tested whether or not my threats( always non threatening) would be idle :)
Good morning

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

oh, and not only is she a good girl she's so beautiful too, what a lovely family you three make. :D
Gee

2 Years Ago

I ruin many a family picture :)
I'm a lucky man
Corset

2 Years Ago

you are indeed!
This one brings back memories...I love the way you do that. My Mom told me that hickeys caused blood clots. I'm not sure if that's true, but I never tested her words. I love your poem and the photo!

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

Hi Angel! yeah I never tested if the bark was worse than the bite, don't mess with Dads
Wow. Several things I like about this, your poetry always leaves its mark Corset - makes me think deeply for a while...they are unsightly things to be adorned with but the ole boot treatment not so nice - you turn this around to such a wonderful finale! Stay well :)

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

Dads! Am I right?
Corset

2 Years Ago

Thank you Ruth!
Ruth

2 Years Ago

Always welcome Corset :)
My modest mother, at the insistence of my overbearing father, would check my drawers for condoms. But in those days, going to the drug store to purchase condoms was the shame, ignominy and humillation of a lifetime. And a hickey was an admission of guilt is there ever was one.

i love this poem for two reasons and none of them good. 1. it is truthful and 21st century truth must be qualified in some way in order for the converse of it to also be true. and 2. We've all been there and no one wants to admit to sameness even if it's true....dana

Posted 2 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

exactly, today they would praise for being responsible when force, shame no longer works as means to.. read more
Corset

2 Years Ago

ps thank you Love :D
A promise is a promise...

Posted 3 Years Ago


Corset

2 Years Ago

indeed they are especially from Leos :D even if they dis-adore you, is that a word? A promise is a p.. read more
willweb

2 Years Ago

Let me check my poetic license dictionary....yep, it is a word. : )
dads with daughters can be scanry. a cute little poem.

Posted 3 Years Ago


Corset

3 Years Ago

oh yeah................ty

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