Tag: #life

THE PARTY NEXT DOOR 

My home is a peaceful place 

I love to sit on my porch and look out at the lake 

The grandsons came over for a swim and to play 

The campers next door really messed with our night and day 

They partied hard and smoked, and drank 

Made it a lot too loud for my end of the lake 

I tried to keep the grandsons out of sight 

Finally, the day turned into night

 

While on my porch, I  couldn’t believe the sight 

I could see they had no clothes on in the moonlight  

They were whooping and hollering, making lots of sounds 

Kept hoping the game warden would come around 

Hubby and I were so shook up 

We decided we needed a coffee cup 

It was about 2, and the party was still on 

I heard all sorts of words I had never known 

About 4, they crawled into their tents  

By now, my patience  had been spent 

I let an hour go by and let them fall asleep 

Now they’re gonna find out what they did to me 

Forgive me, neighbors, for what I’m about to do 

You’re gonna hear a loud boom or two 

I got my 20 and shot up in that tree 

They came out stumbling and screaming 

Just to see me and my 20 and that squirrel up in the tree 

You can’t be shooting at this hour 

We just got to sleep at four 

Country folks don’t party all night long 

We’re usually up at dawn 

They called the popo 

And told on me 

Said I was shooting at them 

Lead was falling from the trees 

The sheriff said I could hunt on my land 

I began to laugh and showed them my hand 

They saw they couldn’t win 

So they packed up, and all was quiet again 

Diane Harpole  Mar. 29, 2026 

FAVORITE SHOES

Do you have old shoes

Just waiting to be worn

To that special place or event

To be reborn?

My shoes are special

They were chosen for each outfit

Whether pants, shorts, or a dress

They all had to match

For that perfect look and fit

My cousin called one day

And said, “Uncle” had passed

He was miles away, and I had to pack

My shoes and the rest had to match

This occasion called for my gold flats

Before I left, I looked on my pc

To find flowers or a small tree

No florist to be found near Uncle’s town

So I decided I would stop

On the way, at the nearest flower shop

I found a big, pretty, colorful plant

When planted, the boys would see

All my efforts I made for their dad and family

This was a B Y O P event

“Bring your own plant”

Now, back to my shoes of gold

I made it thru the funeral

And walked to the gravesite

Then I noticed a piece of my sole

Could it be that big of a hole?

Please don’t break apart now

As I sat and talked to the family

My shoe got loose and felt floppy

It’s come apart—what do I do?

Just drag on like it is a shoe

We said goodbyes and with a limp

I made it to the car and began to strip

Goodbye shoes, thanks for all these years

You will be remembered for today’s fears!

Diane Harpole March 23, 2026

Tips 

What do you think about tips? 

Personally, I hate tips 

They are nothing more than a gip! 

Just tell me the whole amount, including the tip 

I am a detail person needing to know  

The whole amount before I go 

Don’t make me figure 10-20% 

Especially in front of my friends 

If I sit and can’t get it to the penny 

I might give away too many 

Sleepless nights that will bring 

As that will screw my budget thing 

My money comes every month in a fixed amount 

So I can’t spend more than I can count 

Italy is the place to be 

They have no tips to make you worry 

You always know the total cost 

I enjoy my food and never feel lost 

Figuring the tip should not interfere 

With my struggle to enjoy my meal 

Do you hear?? 

Diane Harpole 

8/12/2025 

Bain Rings the Bell after Final Treatment of Radiation

Hello everyone, sorry for the delay. Bain’s last treatment was July 18, 2025. This was around 4 weeks ago. Radiation continues to burn for two weeks after the last treatment, before healing begins. A follow-up appointment will be in mid-September to see if the radiation worked.

Fishin Granny 

Granny was getting old and lived alone 

Tired of working in the yard and at home 

Got her coffee and sat in her swing 

Looking at the lake she started to think 

I’m gonna go fishing in that lake 

It’s been awhile, I’m gonna take a break 

Her Buddy used to take her everyday 

They fished every creek and every bay 

Now she does everything alone 

She’s got to clean the minnow tank 

By now, probably getting pretty rank! 

She thought, I’ll go down to the minnow shack 

Pick up the minnows and be right back 

Maybe the girls will be there 

They give lots more minnows and don’t care 

Well, the old man is there with his net 

4 dozen is what I’ll get 

She took the bucket and went back home 

Went down to the dock and loaded the boat 

Took awhile just being me 

Loaded up poles, jackets, paddles and seats 

Got all ready and looked at my minnows 

Well, that old tight wad hit a new low! 

No where there’s 48 

One by one she counted 38! 

He cheated me was what she said! 

I’d like to whop him up beside his head! 

Granny was hot and her temper was flaring 

She got to the store with her bucket she was carrying 

She said, “ Here’s my receipt 

Take the minnows back 

I’m going across the street” 

The lady took the minnows and told her to wait 

She’d give her 2 times the 48 

Granny knew when she saw the old man it was a sign 

He was an old tight wad wasting her time! 

Diane Harpole 

June 30, 2025 

Mouse in the House 

There’s a mouse in my house 

Mouse trails everywhere 

Wash, wash, everywhere he’s been 

All my towels and dish cloths 

Ohh what I’m thinking is a sin! 

I’m gonna get that mouse 

Mouse crap all over my house 

Everyday it’s clean and wash, 

Clean and wash 

I’m gonna get him, by gosh! 

Just you wait and see 

He thinks he’s got the best of me  

I just don’t know where he finds food to eat 

He chews my cookies and crackers 

Even got my leftover meat! 

Well, enough is enough 

I’ll sit and wait 

Like a mama cat mean and tough 

Uh oh, I smell that mouse 

I’ll be still and trap him in this house 

He’s running and making a trail 

I’ll get him this time 

Maybe I’ll catch him by his tail 

Headed to the bathroom 

Running fast with my broom 

I closed the door 

Round and round we go on the floor 

I hear a knock at the door 

Go away, I got this mouse on the floor 

He jumped in the tub 

We went round and round 

He ran so fast and didn’t make a sound 

He made a run over my toes 

Chills went up my spine and I froze 

He moved and we were at it again 

One hit and he went for a spin 

I knocked him out 

And threw him out the door 

I hope he doesn’t come back for more! 

Diane Harpole  6/16/2025 

The Hot Tub 

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Her husband had a bad back 

His doc’s name was Dr. Jack 

He said to get a hot tub 

Relax and get laid back 

His wife found one on Ebay 

With their truck and trailer they were on their way 

They couldn’t wait to get it home 

To get in the tub and be alone 

They never had a hot tub before 

This was a new adventure and more 

He filled the tub as warm as could be 

Put in the chemicals for everyone’s safety 

He was a free spirit in his home 

So, he got in with no clothes on 

His wife was shy as could be 

What if the neighbors see me? 

She wore her swimsuit for days 

And one morning she thought of his birthday 

I’ll give him a surprise for this very day 

Nervously she took her clothes off 

The water did make her skin soft 

Thoughts of a neighbor peeking in 

Was her way of thinking it was a sin 

She was torn between her love and thoughts inside 

A real battle was making her want to die 

But her love for him won out 

She closed her eyes and walked about 

She got in the hot tub 

And to his surprise 

He loved her more and more 

For his birthday prize 

They laid back to recline 

And the real surprise came down the drive 

An employee walked on the porch 

And she ducked as if she’d been torched 

She made a dive 

Thinking she could hide 

But the employee slowly backed away 

He went back to work that day 

And when she got to work 

They joked and laughed 

They caught the boss naked at last 

So what, she said 

I love my husband 

And that tub was his birthday bed! 

Diane Harpole 

May 18, 2025 

CHALLENGES of WIDOWS 

A DREAM 

Do you ever want a hug? 

And a kiss?              

And a snuggle-up snug? 

Just for a moment 

You remember the good times 

You got that funny tingle 

And a twinkle in your eye 

Warm and fuzzy all over 

You remember………… 

Oh God, let me feel his embrace 

And his whispers 

His lips across my face 

His hands with their soft touch 

These feelings are way too much 

All of a sudden, you’re awake 

Having a hot flash 

Dreaming of sex—for Heaven’s sake!! 

My body has needs 

My mind is weary 

Maybe a long walk 

Or just be able to have a talk 

Really don’t want another 

But if true love could find me 

I would not be so lonely 

I would be on my way 

To go places and be able to say 

That I have found a friend 

That will be true to the end 

They will listen to my thoughts and my dreams 

Without judging my visions and what I have seen 

True love is what I need 

To let me be me and love me for me 

Diane Harpole 

Aug. 28, 2024 

Challenges of Widows

Honeypot

Daughter wanted me to get out and go 

Too much staying at home and feeling low 

Needed to have fun and talk to friends 

Tired of arguing so I agreed  

We met her friends for a drink and to eat 

When I talk, I look eye to eye 

A trait most men appreciate 

One of the young men stared 

Who was a good-looking guy 

I felt uneasy as he came on to me 

I tried to be nice and let him lead 

But his conversation kept coming back to me 

Compliments all over the place 

Trying to accept them, but 

I really wanted to put him in his place 

Thinking to myself and trying to make excuses 

He wants to be nice and tell his funny jokes 

Just listen, be nice, and have another doctored Coke 

By now this was getting old 

My patience was getting thin 

I am too old for this young man! 

I could not figure him out 

With all these young girls running about 

Now it was really time to go 

He was talking like I was a “ho”! 

He made out like I was “hot” 

Probably thought I was some “Honey Pot”! 

Not wanting to make a fuss 

I said my goodbyes and said it was fun 

No more getting together with younger men 

 Just getting home felt like a major win! 

Diane Harpole 

1/18/2024