Sticky Situation
Well there I was coming undone
innards falling apart
Mama would surely raise the roof
when spotting her dented car
whatever in the world could I do
to fix it good as new
hammer 'n nails just wouldn't work
felt truth be told, I'm screwed
out to the garage I scurried
searched both high 'n low
panic hugged insanity
knowing her mind might blow
shelves were filled with clutter
Dad never organized
as if miracles really happen
box toppled, caught my eye
duct tape rolls aplenty
Dad's fix it to be sure
but worry masked all hoping
would tape be held secure?
needed to repair cars damage
in time the thing would rust
trying to do a manly job
would it be break or bust?
with dinner time approaching
'n stomach tied in knots
almost done, better hurry
or be floored right here on the spot
sanding fast as a race horse
hours were running out
chasing tick tock, ev'ry minute
hoping to save sorry butt
with tape in place 'n primer dry
splashed on dabble of paint
then in walked Ma afuming
cussin still broken gate
her eyes ablaze...broom in hand
Dad was sunk knee deep
yet...
breathing with sighed relief
attention...
now off me
big hug melted dear Mom's heart
offered with brightest smile
'n though inner guilt was hiding
twas my a$$, after-all
yes...
a sticky situation
but...
she never did find out
thank goodness for band-aids...
called duct tape
lest...
this story I wouldn't dare tell
:)
Duct Tape Challenge
Hosted By, george_langley (George)
(write something funny about the usage of duct tape)
12/10/08
By Rose Marie Streeter
© 2008 Rose Marie Streeter
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