EX Repellent

something that occurred to me

dealing with a repellent
EX propels me to pursue
a recipe ...

change the locks
don't answer the phone,
never tell him when
you are alone,
climb the tower,
jump out of the plane,
arrange the silver ware
in the way he'd complain ...
wear the clothes
and style the hair
"why you doing that
you ain't going nowhere?"
don't buy the crap
he always bought,
don't think the things
he always thought,
make the friend he
imagined you had
when you didn't;
adopt the dog
that would make
him shiver with fear,
one more thing
so he won't come near.


 

Author's Note

A Repellent EX
deserves
EX Repellent.

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

So what you're saying is, you are going somewhere, straight out your life buddy. You'll go far girl. Killer dog for sale, no known owners.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for popping by and leaving your thoughts.

[Lydia Shutter]

A great way to exorcise the EX.....it made me giggle...especially the
"style the hair
"why you doing that
you ain't going nowhere?" Great stuff here, KL. Humor helps us deal with almost anything. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I think humour is very important.

[Ana Papaya]

Right on sister! Right on. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I had fun with this one. As 2014 rolled into 2015, the poems gradually went from 80 percent vitriole to 20 other, to the opposite. Kind of interesting for me to step back and examine my own recent history. :)

[Brittany Zedalis]

This was really amusing xD

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. Glad you could appreciate.

[jane7z]

I loved it! Reminded me of the rhythm of 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. Yes. For me, these things are a mantra in my head, that is why they have a rhythm.

[jane7z]

Yes they do.

[Ruth]

EXcellent!!! Freakin love this ♥

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I am so happy with your extended visit.

[Ruth]

My pleasure love x

[NeiL ArandA]

This is so hilarious . The picture matches with your thoughts and wordings . You are full of good sense of humor . :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

funny coincidence....here i am reading your poem...and am listening to shawn colvin's "sunny came home"

making a few small repairs...which the speaker in this poem is doing...in a not so subtle way...

love it
:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Building that wall one brick at a time. I always appreciate your visits. You are always one of twenty on a poem that is not well read -- I thank you.:)

[ron]

Very interesting poem KL, if someone needed this poem I'm sure "Him" or her would use it.

[Sami Khalil]

Another clever and wonderful write. All realistic and truth be told...Bravo.............

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for stopping by and reviewing.:)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)......................