Gather Ye Rosebuds

More fun because I feel like it and because life is short.

Once across a crowded room,

my eyes by chance alighted on

a group of men folk at a bar,

engaged in ale and hearty song.

One turned, his shirt unbuttoned, blue,

his brown eyes settled on my face.

Oh my, how can it be, a smile

can pull the heartstrings wantonly?

A glance can fill you with desire,

ignite the flames of passion's fire.

How can the heart be fooled it thumps

and pumps the blood in heated rush?

How can a look reduce you to

a pile of jelly at the knees,

to turn your cool collected ways

to curdled blobs of mayonnaise?

Oh I reflect and wish I'd stayed.

What would have happened if I'd played

along and joined in with the throng?

Who cares right now what's right or wrong?

For decency I let him go,

and that is something I regret.

An older me would have him tamed

and turned into my little pet.

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Girl, go back and get him! I know thoose dangerous smiles- with the blue eyes that crinkle at the corners seductively...ah me, let me compose myself at once. Dear Chris, I absolutely laughed when I read this delightful poem. Beautifully written and rhymed and so cleverly droll. “For decency I let him go”-decency exacts too high a price sometimes. But then...there’s always a next time! Absolutely loved this write. Xo

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Annette, oh yes decency, it does indeed extract too high a price at times lol. Pleased this poem brought a smile to your face.

Chris

[Lorry]

Any piece that uses the word wantonly is alright by me. We should all use it more. :)
I like the playful nature of the piece, especially the end....Which immediately made me think "I knew that I wasn't paranoid all those times I felt like a little kitty with someone dangling the ball of yarn just out of reach :)

[Chris Shaw]

Laughing at your response Lorry. As playful as is the poem. Yes, that word wantonly, it's sort of quaint and yet it came straight out of my mouth when I was penning this. Right old fashioned eh? Thank you my friend.

Chris

[Lorry]

Some words should always remain. Just think how much nicer life would be if you were greeted with fair maiden, everywhere you went. My personal favourites are thou and thee. Much better than "OI!" :)

[Chris Shaw]

Oh, so very polite and so much posher than an OI :))

[Lorry]

Oh, and "I beseech thee"
We should start a pressure group. We could call it "propertalkie" :)

[Chris Shaw]

Now there's a poem you could write about:)) You are better at this than me. I would have to get my Jane Austen books out!!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Hmm your little pet- would be just purrrfect- yes all it takes is just one look and all resistance crumbles- great write🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Amazing isn't it how one look can reduce you to putty. Doesn't happen often, and I let this one get away. Silly me! Thank you Rose Petal.

Chris

[Norman 223]

Not only were you discreet, you were also very wise,Chris - he probably snored.
Norman

[Chris Shaw]

I love your response Norman. If he didn't snore then he probably would now (lol)

Chris

[lightsong]

Haha, yes Chris my dear, and what I'm sure of that he would have liked VERY much it too ;) I believe You are now older enough to take any chance that comes Your way ;)

thank You for a joyous sweet reading my friend!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Light, so good to see you here. Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed this little bit of fun.
read moreHello Light, so good to see you here. Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed this little bit of fun.

Chris

[Ardra]

Lol ....such fun poem Chris.... ;)
Love this chilled out side of yours....

Pls. Keep writing ....
The loss of the guy....

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Ardra, my muse is very light hearted at the moment, inclined to a spot of whimsy. I don't know what's got into her :))

Chris

[Ardra]

Hehehe..... pls. Keeping feeding such wonderful thoughts...so that we can also smile about it . :)

[Chris Shaw]

I shall try :))

[Wild Rose]

O Dear you let him get away
How many have escaped your clutches
And gone on to flirt another day

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Wild Rose. Yes indeed, there were several who escaped my clutches, and no doubt they flirted for many more days.

Chris