Rogue Whiskers
Try as I Might to Contain Them, Some Always Escape
No matter how hard that I try -
Whiskers tumble here and there
And my wife, of course, asks 'why?"
I've tried newspapers beneath my chin
And towels to catch them, too -
But these whiskers seem to have mind of their own
And just fall down wherever they do.
I can't seem to keep them from falling
Onto the counter or into the sink,
I try to be so careful
And I don't allow myself to blink.
But there they are
Each and every time
I trim them from my face -
It's almost as though
I have set them free
And they're trying to escape.
In this I must be tolerated
Since I don't know how to stop them
From being the evidence I leave behind
Each time the trimmer chops them.
I wish I were more perfect,
Perhaps being clean-shaven is the key -
But after nearly forty years,
That face would not be me.
I value my wife's humor
And understanding of this thing
And am grateful that anger and acting out
Is not what my trimming brings.
I swear to be more careful
And I mean it every time,
But those darn whiskers are truly rogues
I can't deny.
They're mine.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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32 Comments
Post a CommentWe gals get those rogue whiskers, too--my armpit is apparently just too curvy to get 'em all!
I have the same problem with my whiskers.
This is an Art! Making humorous poetry out of daily living. Love it!
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When will men learn to shave outdoors? ;D I mean it would help the birds to have some nesting materials and keep the vanity clean to boot. lol
I've never had a beard, but I used to have a rather unruly, Fu Manchu moustache. I always had trouble with it. Thanks, David!
lol! my husband has this same problem. they end up everywhere!
Great poem.
Delightful!
Great stuff, I guess I will have to go a little easier on my husband and his rogue whiskers!