Baker’s Dozen

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A dozen fatal flaws forgiven seems to be a fair number to allot to anyone. It’s that thirteenth misdeed that is unforgivable!

Baker’s Dozen

(Only So Much Forgiveness to Go Around)

I forgive you for hogging the covers
and eating the last cookie, too.
I forgive you for doing the crossword
that I was intending to do.

I forgive you for all of the dogs you brought home
that you’ve never walked even once
and for donating genes to our children
that turned them each into a dunce.

I don’t mind your poker night forays
or the damage you do to my car,
or the fact that your minimal salary
really can’t stretch very far.

Your spare tires and the fact that you’re balding
really don’t bother me much.
I’ve grown used to your slobbery kisses,
and the foreplay no more than a clutch.

But there’s one thing that you always do, dear,
that rouses my most  primal scream,
for I had made plans for a tryst with
that last pint of chocolate ice cream!

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For dVerse Poets, Forgiveness.

38 thoughts on “Baker’s Dozen”

    1. lifelessons's avatarlifelessons Post author

      I must admit that in reality, I didn’t leave him any! And must admit he’s a fictional character!! The person pictured in this spread, in addition to being a good sport, would never eat the last pint of ice cream!

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  14. Gina@alifelesslived's avatarGina

    well there are somethings where there can be no forgiveness and i am glad it was the ice cream, I ahve my limits too…LOL…totally loved your take on the prompt, your rhyming was awesome and i loved every hilarious line!

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