Let’s Do Diga Diga Doo (take 2)
Grow old together?This suggestion I’d rather
not consider.
Grow old alone;
I could manage just fine.
In love I’d rather
grow young.
Having completed
decades of “to dos” –
to playful mischief let’s say “I do.”
Let’s put on our Sunday best
for no reason at all
and through the park, take a stroll,
leaving others underdressed
and stunned by our youthful glow.
Let’s walk casually and obliviously
toward the nearest puddle
(a large one in front of a crowd will do).
“Surprised” by its sudden appearance,
you’ll pick me up and pretend to carry me across.
Oh, what a gentleman, they will say.
They spoke too soon because in the water
is where you’ll drop me.
Oh, what an ass, their tone will turn.
Not fazed by my soaked stockings,
with my heeled right foot, toward you, water I will thrust.
Stand and take it like a man, you must,
before jumping in.
Let our wet and wild frenzy begin.
Soaked are we, splashing and laughing.
Oh, aren’t they cute, they will bashfully agree.
Dress clothes soaked by a dirty puddle –
no bother.
A puddle on the floor is where our Sunday best
will quickly get tossed.
Let’s spend Sunday undressed,
under the covers,
splashing and laughing.
Thank you for stopping by! To celebrate my five-year blog August anniversary, I’ve been revisiting a few poems from the past. Great fun it has been! This is a sweet and saucy one that was first published on October 8, 2022, along with the song and title inspiration, “Diga Diga Doo” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 
I’ve changed the photos from the original post but left the poem untouched. 
More passion is coming with Honeysuckle Heat; my second novella that will be released on Tuesday, August 27th. [image error] Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Maybe this post will inspire some puddle splashing and hip swinging. Warm regards. 
Michele
P.S. Responding to compassionate comments regarding a friend’s recent passing, and the flood of emotions that followed, has affirmed my appreciation for this supportive and creative community that I am grateful to be part of. Thank you. 
featured photo of couple thru rain-covered window taken by PalSand / my puddle photo taken during recent ride after a monsoon storm 
/ cover of Honeysuckle Heat designed by artist Sammi Lee
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