Friday, November 19, 2010

For the Mister (and all you women out there that lose your husbands to a bunch of ducks)

'Twas the night before duck season, and inside our house,
I was laid up in bed, listening to my spouse.
The camo displayed, the duck calls nearby;
I just shook my head and kept pondering, "Why?"

The season is long, I'd better prepare.
Sixty days of washing LOML's long underwear.
Shotgun and shells gleaming, ready to fire;
At least he's prepared, it's down to the wire.

The puppies were nestled, all snug in their beds,
while visions of ducks flew about in their heads.
I in my robe and LOML in his boots,
he explained that it isn't that loud when he shoots.

Then out on the driveway, there arose such a clatter;
we dashed to the window to see what was the matter.
I flipped on the lights and what did I see?
It was Tim, pulling up with his ATV.

Giddy and happy and delighted were they;
Oh the ducks they would call! Tomorrow's the day!
Swapping high fives and loading the truck,
they dreamed of shooting their limits with luck.

Tomorrow at 4:00, I'll arise with my man,
to feed him some breakfast and tell him my plan.
"While you're away, some shopping I might do.
All for me and NONE for you!"

9 comments:

Rachel (Diary of a Recovering Chocoholic) said...

I love it!!!

Emily said...

So entertaining:) I will be thinking and praying for you and little bit!

April said...

LOVE IT!! Not so much ducks at our house, but the deer. GRRR, how I despise deer season. Now with two little boys at home, it's worse..they want to go wtih daddy..so I get crying children! Bought the oldest a pair of coveralls this year, though, so at least I'll be down to ONE crying child!

The Slagleys said...

It is always some season around here, duck, deer-bow, deer-gun, turkey, etc. My kids have a stomach bug right now and Brandon actually thought he was still going hunting after he gets done with work this afternoon. I am afraid that is not going to work!

Nell said...

Love it! As my friends Lexie says, "I'm always ready for duck season...The men are the happiest." Hope you survive the coming months. I can totally commiserate.

Wanting What I Have said...

I always smile SO big when I read this. You are so talented, sister!

Love you and happy duck hunting season!

Anonymous said...

I love this. :-)
Can you write one for golf widows too?

Sarah Barry said...

So so so funny! You are a talented poet! I have a duck hunter and yes it is a long season. I can relate to every bit of this hilarious post.

Emily said...

TOO CUTE. I can so so so relate, too.