“Outrageous”, I had screamed in quiet fury
Surveying the clothes strewn around in a hurry.
There had been such anticipation and sense of excitement
And that alluring black bustier had been a definite enticement.
He had stood expectantly , hanging on to my every word
He tried to reason and his eyes even implored.
But I stood my ground and looked at him with scorn.
And that once caring man was now my enemy sworn.
Taking a deep breath, I held it in till it hurt ...
And continued to resolutely zip up the velvet skirt.
My fingers quivered and my hand , it shook
I steeled myself to put in all the effort it took .
His words came back to me and I almost died
I lost my composure, then broke down and cried.
Feeling all exhausted and tired and spent
My reckless rebellion I sincerely did repent.
Now sorrowfully I would ask him to take back
The skirt that I had picked up off the rack .
For the store hand had been right
That god damn skirt was definitely too tight !!
Writer's Island Prompt / 25th April 2008 :" Outrageous"
13 comments:
Arrrrrrrrgghhhhh!
[hangs head]
It was like you were there...LOL
Well done!
There is nothing more demeaning than choosing a dream that just won't fit!
Great write!
Gemma
This just happened today with a wetsuit. lol Great use of the prompt.
I often feel the same at stores. Outrageous is the word, now I know. ;)
How well you have used the prompt Shubha!
Dang, all my clothes are like that anymore. LOL!!!
well the title to this post would be the perfect retort to such a shameful excuse for a man......
I think I will tell you how this one came about !
Once at a store a lady approached me saying "I wear a size 'medium' , but I want to buy for a friend who is more your size ..what do you wear?"
She had a very undiplomatic startled look when I told her I wore a medium too !!
Made me wonder about perceptions we have about ourselves and how others see us !
A BIIIG THANKS ... I enjoyed this one ..thanks everyone for stopping by and for sharing it with me :)
LOL we have all had these moments. Oh well another day. Great post.
wonderful ending. You had me going! :)
Hehe...when in doubt...wear a wraparound!! :P
Jadey Constance Ashvina
Thanks for your comments .
Oooohhh the tight spots one gets oneself into !!! :P
Oh my! Thanks for the story behind the poem - that would be frustrating! This was so well done - very enjoyable!
@texasblu
Yes it definitely was a very deflating moment !
But it helped me write the poem !! :)
Thanks for your visit .
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