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I Disremembers.
Where the devil did I put it?
I had it here last night
I know I put it on the shelf
But now it's not in sight.
Which one of you has moved it?
I know it was not I
Someone must have picked it up
And somewhere else let lie.
Oh! Where the devil is it?
You know the thing I mean
A rusty wooden handle
And head of mottled green.
What do you mean I did not
Put the thing away
I scarcely ever forget things
So what is that you say.
Ok, so just this morning
From the butchers I came back
Alright upon the counter
I left the lamb: a rack.
Yes I know that yesterday
To the bakers I was sent
And returned without the sourdough,
What sort of bread is that.
I'm getting really angry now
See, I've kicked the cat
He knows just how irate I get
Don't look at me like that.
Yes, Ok I'll calm down
I'll have a cup of tea
I'll read the paper, where's my glasses?
You know I cannot see.
Oh God where have I put them?
I had them moments ago
Why do you look at me like that?
I'm wearing them, Oh No!
Comments
Lavender
Thu, 2023-03-16 21:05
I Disremembers
Hello, Alex,
Your title intrigued me, and your poetry did not disappoint! I've lived this life, too! I really like the lighthearted nature.
Enjoyed this!
L
May I suggest your 5th stanza be aligned like the rest?
Ok, so just this morning
from the butcher's I came back
alright upon the counter
I left a lamb, a rack
Alex Tanner
Fri, 2023-03-17 14:56
I Disremembers
Hello L. I have edited as your suggestion. The title comes from an expression used by the old timers of the past here on the Island. I often heard my grandfather use it. he never said 'I forget', always 'I disremembers'. I have a book dated 1854 called 'The Dialect of the Isle of Wight' and I am thinking of writing something in dialect, challenging but could be fun. Alex.
Lavender
Fri, 2023-03-17 15:19
Hello, Alex,
That would be an interesting write. How wonderful!
L
Geezer
Fri, 2023-03-17 00:23
Yep...
I'm not quite that forgetful, but I've noticed
when I'm stressed out, I tend to forget more than usual.
When I was wearing bi-focals, I tended to forget that I had them on
once-in-awhile. I wore them in the shower once or twice!
LoL
~ Geezer.
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Alex Tanner
Fri, 2023-03-17 14:58
I Disremembers
Ah! Geezer, the fun of getting old. Alex
Alex Tanner
Sun, 2023-03-19 10:11
I Disremembers
Hello Kat, good to know it's not just us oldies who are getting more forgetful but it does happen more often. Glad you enjoyed. Alex.
RoseBlack
Sat, 2023-03-18 08:35
This is great
Some days I feel as though I would lose my head if it wasn't attached! This made me smile. Good job!
~RoseBlack~
Alex Tanner
Sun, 2023-03-19 10:12
I Disremembers
Hello Rose, I lost mine years ago, wish I knew where it was. Alex
Rosewood Apothecary
Sat, 2023-03-18 14:28
Awesome punchline
Excellent patience and great delivery. Very creative and really relatable.
Tim
Alex Tanner
Sun, 2023-03-19 10:14
I Disremembers
Hello Tim, Thanks for your kind words but I'm sorry I don't know who Rita is. Alex
Rosewood Apothecary
Sun, 2023-03-19 20:58
Rita is a typo
She is a figment of an autocorrect imagination.
Alaethia D
Thu, 2024-03-07 11:13
I laughed!
And sympathized greatly!! My memory for where I have put things is absolutely the horrible, and the glasses being on the face is the perfect final touch. What a delightfully light, entertaining poem!