Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. I must admit I could not help to giggle at the end. The poor man must have felt so embarrassed when he was caught by his wife wearing her underwear. Lol.

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 28-May-2018

I imagine he would have been very embarrassed, Sandra. I'm glad it gave you a laugh, and appreciate the kind comments - Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Old joke or not you've penned an amusing little underwear poem here Craig, it made me chuckle. The altering line length and second line rhyme gives good flow to a good read.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 28-May-2018

Thanks for the great comments, Valda. Glad it gave you a laugh. Cheers, Craig

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

I have heard this old joke before (and dirtier ones much like it). that doesn't make your version less amusing.. your alliteration is outstanding, CD.......meeshu

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 28-May-2018

Thanks very much for the great comments, Meeshu. I'm glad you found it funny. Most grateful - Craig

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

The story line is a fun one and I am sure there will be some here on FS who will be able to relate to it : ) No! not me ha ha. The poem itself was well written, humorous, had a sing song feel/ great meter and excellent rhyme.

 Comment Written 28-May-2018

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reply by the author on 28-May-2018

Thanks very much for the great comments. Most appreciated - Craig

Comment from mrsmajor

Exceptional

I knew this was going to be one heck of a poem when I saw your name...and you didn't disappoint me..well written, using rhymed quatrain verses...I've heard a joke like that some time ago, but you added to it, and gave us a fun piece...thank's for giving us something to smile about...in the world with so much strive this was much appreciated.
Sending you some Great Big Hugs...

Warmly,
Victoria

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Firstly, Victoria, what a lovely surprise to receive a review from you. I don't think it's the first, but close to it. I'm glad you stopped by. Many thanks for the wonderfully kind comments, and the glowing rating. My intention was to bring a smile to faces, so if you got a giggle out of it, I'm very happy. Hugs back at you! Craig

reply by mrsmajor on 28-May-2018

You're quite welcome, Craig, it was my pleasure, and a well deserved rating...for some reason I thought you were a story teller, but yes indeed you are a Poet...
Your poem made me laugh...out loud...Take Care...
Victoria

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol! You had me fooled for sure. It seems the clothes were on the other person! Very well done. And "shivviness" is such an unusual word. A perfect candidate for the Balderdash game. It's fun to say, too.

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Yes, I like this word too. Many thanks, Helen. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

This made me laugh... Great twist and love that if unfolded slowly. I have to say you got me on this one. I didn't see it coming. This is a great chapter. thanks so much. yours, diana

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Thanks very much for the great review, Diana. I'm glad you got a chuckle out of it. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Hahahaha!
Well, I didn't see that coming, Craig.
I suppose I should get my mind out of the gutter, 'ey?
I would wager a guess that I'm not the only one, however.
Excellent rhyme and internal rhyme.
Great stuff.
~Dean

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Thanks very much, Dean. I can't imagine where you were thinking it was leading ;-) Cheers, Craig

reply by Dean Kuch on 27-May-2018

I can't imagine either, Craig, lol.
You're very welcome. :)

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Ah Craig,

I must admit to being not too keen to read a poem titled, "The underwear poem". All sorts of red flags went off in my head lol! You tackled the word for the day well. Excellent job making readers think the strip tease was leading to sex. Excellent twist ending. I did not see that as a possibility. So you are supposed to buy your own women's underwear in future.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Well, "The Traumatised Transvestite" would have given the game away, Joy :)

I'm afraid I'll have to make my own trip to Victoria's secret - there is no way my other half's attire would fit me!

Many thanks, Craig

reply by Joy Graham on 27-May-2018

Be sure to share pictures and poems about your shopping spree :)

Comment from johnwilson

Exceptional

Oh, am I glad I stumbled onto you, fellow writer, because your work is pure genius. Not only do I love your Christmas present for 2017, but even more, I love what you're doing with it. These need to be published, when you finish. You do have that in your mind, don't you? They're simply too good not to share!

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Firstly, thanks very much, John, for the wonderful comments and the stellar rating. Both are very gratefully received. As far as publishing - the thought crossed my mind, but I've discovered, as I'm now up to somewhere around 150 poems for the year, many of them based on rather odd words, that not all of them are of publishable quality - in fact, most probably aren't. But perhaps it will lead to a small selection that could be used for such a purpose. Many thanks again for your kind support.

Craig