Death Watch

Time to say goodbye

I believe a formidable relative

Is about to leave us, oh dear!

I suppose that I should reflect on 

The time she's been with us here.

I didn't always know her,

I met her as a young teen.

Whenever she'd come for a visit,

Boy, did she make a scene!

She really caused a headache

And made a nasty mess

No matter how things were going,

She'd add her own brand of stress

I don't think anyone liked her

Our lives were not enriched

In fact, when I knew she was coming,

I'd warn, "Here comes that b***h."

We really will not miss her

When it's her time to go

My parting words may seem cruel - 

"Good riddance, Old Aunt Flo!"

Author's Note

A middle-aged musing - sure I shocked some with the "mature" rating!

*I re-thought the rating. I probably could read this in my classroom - if I change "bitch" to "witch" and tell the boys to leave the room! :)

Reviews

[RainC]

ah, haha....cleverly written, Rita....Made plans for the doctor to escort my aunt flo out of town soon. Wittily crafted! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Haha! Thanks, Rain!

[The Nude Writer]

Haha! So classic!
I was wondering about the rating :)
Fantastic addition

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks! My poems tend to be very kid-friendly, very little "edge" - this one is quite different in that respect, but still pretty silly!

[The Nude Writer]

I got the use of the mature tag. It is a little different. People round here are too afraid to use the tag. I'm glad you did :)