The Bet

Paul Bell

She wore blue tights on the Monday

 

Tuesday, it was green

 

Bright orange on the Wednesday

 

Thursday it was cream

 

I predicted black for the Friday

 

She wore skinny jeans

 

Hate that girl.

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  • sorenbarrett

    That kind of leaves one in the blues if you know what I mean. Another fun read that digs deep into our need for predictability in life and assigning of blame when it doesn't happen.

    • Paul Bell

      Never bet on women. lol

      • sorenbarrett

        I only bet on sure things Paul

      • Friendship

        Well said. Paul. I genuinely enjoy this poem, and yes, females, we can indeed be unpredictable.

        • Paul Bell

          Yes, to bright for dumb guys.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          That pivot from color prediction to “skinny jeans” is the masterstroke here, Paul. The poem trains us to expect pattern and certainty…and then swerves. The irritation feels earned, not forced. Nicely done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

          • Paul Bell

            Would have been cheaper involving her in the bet. lol

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Most certainly! LOL!

            • Thomas W Case

              Sharp, punchy, and unflinching—this hits like a daily dose of envy.
              The humor sneaks in beneath the bite, making it sting just right.

              • Paul Bell

                Imagine trying to get into a woman's mind, how dumb was that.

              • rebellion_in_sanity

                Why o why she had to do that??

                • Paul Bell

                  That's what I said, cost me twenty quid.



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