She Wanted… She Got…
(to be read with tongue firmly in cheek, party hat wilted to the side and possibly a slug or three of mulled wine…)
She wanted a designer handbag.
She wanted a cute little puppy.
She wanted expensive perfume
and a kiss.
She got a hangover. She got
a bollocking at work. She got
a lovebite on her neck and
wished she had got a scarf.
She wanted a silent night.
The neighbours were
having a domestic.
Ding dong merrily…
She wanted a Christmas tree,
but ended up feeling needled.
Frosty winds made for
much moaning.
She wanted Peace on Earth,
but then she watched the News.
She wanted to hark to herald angels
singing, but just heard the drunks.
She wanted to spread good will,
not her legs. But she got pissed.
Again. Oh well. Then, yes, she
wanted to get laid,
but not in a manger.
She’d had much stranger,
but still…
She wanted to feel the magic.
She wanted comfort and joy.
She wanted a bloody great big star
to burn through the grubby streetlights.
She got an early night and a soak
with bath cubes from her Nan.
A mince pie and a cup of tea.
And a tot of Baileys.
New bedsocks.
It was ok.
It was okay, but definitely not what she wanted…this has got to be one of my favorites, Holly! Again, your clever word play was best at work! Also, thanks so much for following me! I hope your holidays have been and will be joyful throughout the season~
Thank you Lauren and Happy Christmas to you and yours too. I may just squeeze another skewed slice of festive fayre in before the big day…
x
I can’t wait and sending holiday hugs your way!
Spot on and delightfully brilliant again Holly!! You want lots of pressies, nice dinner lotsa booze and a peace on earth with the rest of the family for one day…you get it Holly geniuses always do!!!!!!
Thanks Willow and Happy Christmas! xx
The contrast is humorous and cynical. I enjoyed this witty little read! A clever narrative of life and “reality”. What a great post Holly!
Cheers Vampiric One and a happy Christmas to you – even with my happy cynicism…
x
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congratulations.
Thank you for thinking of me Amber (and Jsirrah!
) – it’s very kind and I always appreciate you reading. x
Oh Holly, I so LOVED this! There’s a biting beauty to this piece that spoke to my soul.
Brilliant! Am glad you enjoyed it – I like to try to do something a bit playful y’know?
Thanks for reading. x
as always, i love your wonderful writing,, the comparisons, the connections sometimes dead on sometimes playfully odd, but always the wonderful sexy wit,, You’re very special,, have a great holiday!
Oh Dan – I always enjoy your feedback, but I totally fail to see how any of this is sexy at all. The poor woman is having an awful time of it with men! lol. Glad you enjoyed though. Thanks as ever for reading.
Very clever and brilliant — enjoyed the humor and approach!
Thank you Zumpoems – means a lot.
I think the third stanza from the bottom is VERY telling…
Isn’t it funny the different things we all can take from any idividual piece?