198: Choose Your Knickers Wisely!

What knickers to wear
for a cycling extravaganza
is an important decision to make.
Too long in the saddle
with the wrong sort of apparel
will leave you lying prostrate;
with your legs open wide
and a fan set on high
and an ice pack ready just in case!

No you daren’t make a mistake

with the undies you take
when perching on that saddle so narrow;
one slip and you’re done for
no sex for a week or more,
so have a care and choose wisely
for goodness sake!

Lady Satellite

155: Screaming

There is a certain type of scream
No child should every make
As a mother if you hear it
You are instantly awake.

Should I mind my own business
Or knock upon the door?
I cannot do the first
The second scares me more.

The frequent sounds of distress
Disturb me more each day
I cannot hear those children
And turn my heart away.

Who do I tell about this
What is the right thing to do?
Maybe nothing’s wrong
Yet I worry that’s not true.

I hope my fears are groundless

But I have to make that call
No child should make that sound
The one that’s coming through my wall.

Lady Satellite

130: Tough Love

I want you to go
But I want you to stay
How contrary am I
On this subject today?

I can’t make up my mind
I dither about
Looking at pros and cons
I wear myself out.

Sometimes I need you
It helps when you’re here
But then I can’t trust you
And that generates fear.

It’s no good me wishing
You were someone you’re not
You are who you are
The daughter I got.

I love you, I love you
But that’s not enough
You’ve pushed me too far
And now this is tough.

I’m not being heartless
I’m not being cruel
I want you to learn
And I’m nobody’s fool.

If you want that life
You can’t have it here
It saddens me to say it
And I’ll shed a few tears

But you have to leave
Hope you find somewhere near
The decision is final
The decision is clear.

Take responsibility for yourself
It’s an important step
I know you can do it
It just hasn’t happened yet.

Go out into the real world
Live, love and learn
Come back wiser
And my respect you will earn.

Lady Satellite

79: A Woman's Refrain

What shall I wear?

What shall I wear?

Do I dress for me?
Do I dress for you?
If it’s what I want
Does is please you too?

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

I’m not on this planet
to entertain, but
If I like that you like it
Does that make me vain?

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

Oh Heaven knows!
The question remains.
I’ll say it again.
It’s the woman’s refrain.

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

Now why do I care?
That’s an interesting question.
Because my mood is declared
By my clothing expression.

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

Am I happy and bold
As I walk out the door?
Or feeling tired and old
Can’t be bothered with more?

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

That’s it! I’m done
Too much psycho-analysis!
Choosing my clothes
Has ended in paralysis!

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

Quick! Make a decision.
Is it comfort or style?
Well I’m driving today
So that’s comfort by a mile.

What shall I wear?
What shall I wear?

Grab that old cotton dress
My most comfortable shoes
Pull my hair off my face
Style you lose!

Lady Satellite