My Moth Phobia Strikes Again

Christine Ramsay on Jan 28, 2011

Tags: bath, fear, moths, pampering, phobias

I have always had a moth phobia which has got me in many scrapes in the past.
This was my latest escapade.

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I felt like really pampering myself

While my hubby was still away,

And luxuriating in a nice deep bath,

The perfect end to a busy day.

I had only been in there a short while

When I saw something down by my feet.

To my horror it was a great big moth,

And my screams were not too discreet.

I couldn’t even get out of the bath

As there were no handles to aid my escape.

And I flailed around like a giant whale

Causing large waves to add to my scrape.

At last after much shrieking and panic

I beat a hasty retreat through the door,

Slamming it with great force behind me

And dripping water all over the floor.

It was some time before I had calmed down,

And with no hubby to answer my cries,

I crept gingerly back into the bathroom

Where the moth had met its demise.

With all the courage I could muster

The plug came away in my hand

And as the moth settled in the plughole

My fear I could barely withstand.

Then in the light I noticed it gleaming

And wondered what on earth I should do.

So I decided to inspect it and found to my shame

It was just sticky paper from out of my shoe.

All that for nothing!!

Christine Ramsay 28.1.11

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bhaswati on Jan 28, 2011
Lol, thank God for the lucky escape . You compose really well, love reading your poems
Val Mills on Jan 28, 2011
Lol, oh Christine that wasn’t fair was it!
Anuradha Ramkumar on Jan 28, 2011
Written beautifully, CR. I really loved it.
Saxenadhi on Jan 28, 2011
I just love reading ur work
CHIPMUNK on Jan 28, 2011
great work
Suni51 on Jan 28, 2011
Keep your guns ready for such situations. Simply shoot them down.
vijayanths on Jan 28, 2011
hi, Christine Ramsay , you are a good poet.
mtrguanlao on Jan 28, 2011
Lol,you really make a good poem out of your story Christine! I can imagine your reaction to it ’cause I have a phobia in cockroaches,lol! I know how it feels to see an insect you are really scared at.
Ima Vee on Jan 28, 2011
lol… funny poem… :]
CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 28, 2011
This was funny. It was not a real moth though…great poem..
UncleSammy on Jan 28, 2011
nice share – thanks
JoeLopy on Jan 28, 2011
Great poem, Christine. Thanks! Take care.
pattiann on Jan 28, 2011
Cute poem. I really enjoyed reading it as I do all your poems. You are one of the most talented writers I know!
Larry Fish on Jan 28, 2011
Oh Christine, that was so well written. I have had times when things like that have happened to me. Keep up the excellent writing.
Sourav on Jan 28, 2011
Nicely narrated… simple yet so well written.
V rank on Jan 28, 2011
at least it is just a piece of paper… i enjoy this poem.
yes me on Jan 28, 2011
Ha ha ha ha what a great way you have with the words Christine liked this cheers
johnnydod on Jan 28, 2011
Oh Christine your so funny, and what a great picture you conjure up,

“And I flailed around like a giant whale
Causing large waves to add to my scrape.”

I love to read your poems they always give me a giggle
tonywriter on Jan 28, 2011
ha ha mam you are a very funny and evergreen writer,Thankyou for this beautiful share
lapasan on Jan 28, 2011
A nice composition. At first it was a scary moth. It turned out in the end that it was just a sticky paper. lol!
LadyElena on Jan 28, 2011
Aaawwh; that was funny. Sorry it stressed you though.
Brewed Coffee on Jan 28, 2011
LOL! Quite amusing…but maybe not for you at that time. You must have been really terrified….Glad you didn’t hurt yourself. Ahhh still enjoying time alone. Nice!
Starpisces on Jan 28, 2011
hahahaha, very cute, very funny, well done…so you are very afraid of moth, for me, I’m afraid of lizards.
The way you wrote this poem very fantastic.
Stable on Jan 28, 2011
Ha ha, brilliant Christine. Love the ending! I thought I was the only who did this type of thing.
Guy Hogan on Jan 28, 2011
This put a smile on my face.
deedaG50 on Jan 28, 2011
You tell simple and real life encounters with such humor and finesse that I find myself laughing all the way to the end.I have such phobias too especially of roaches.but I am always armed with a sledge hammer for those little creatures.
Betty Carew on Jan 28, 2011
Ha Ha Christine this poem is priceless. You are so good at making a poem out of real life. I can relate, I am afraid of bees and once fell from a deck I was painting while I ran screaming out of harms way lol. Refreshing read and excellent write Christine.
Jimmy Shilaho on Jan 28, 2011
Another hilarious poem, thanks for the laugh.
PR Mace on Jan 28, 2011
I could picture this all and you had me laughing out loud.
Darla Cooke on Jan 28, 2011
Great poem!
Adrn0919 on Jan 28, 2011
You are a nut! And I say that with love. I have not laughed this hard in a long time. My daughter also has a phobia with bugs and the like. I love the title and the poem. Great job.
Kate Smedley on Jan 28, 2011
Only you could create such a hilarious poem from circumstances like those Christine – brilliant and funny as always, please keep them coming.
Milton H Peebles III on Jan 28, 2011
LOL — Nothing is scary given the right amount of distance.
Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
~ milty
Poetic Enigma on Jan 28, 2011
I really enjoyed your poem, and love the ending! Moths freak me out too so I can kind of understand. Thank you for sharing this great write!
Lady Sunshine on Jan 28, 2011
LOL. Another cute piece, Christine.
Ruby Hawk on Jan 28, 2011
Christine, that was hilarious. My daughter in law is about spiders as you are by moths, to see a spider turns her into a ninny. You would never believe it because otherwise she is a touch cookie.
monica55 on Jan 28, 2011
Hahahahaa heheheee. This is hilarious, and I love it too. I will always read your poems. Continue to send them to me. Great job. Monica from SU.
martie on Jan 29, 2011
If only we could all see the funny side of every day life!
papaleng on Jan 29, 2011
Very funny experience. Christine.
LCM Linda on Jan 29, 2011
That’s interesting. An enjoyable read.
Christine Ramsay on Jan 29, 2011
My hubby is back and I have just read him this poem to him and he can’t stop laughing. He says he has some uses after all. Thank you for all your wonderful comments.

Christine
Mr Arrogant on Jan 29, 2011
Oh that was so funny still sweet lol. i remember when i was a kid, even i was scared of moths
Tulan on Jan 29, 2011
That’s so funny, Christine. I’m not afraid of a moth, but don’t let a little mouse near me.
Likha on Jan 29, 2011
The thought of you getting out of the tub all naked while screaming was funny enough until I read that surprising twist in the end. Hilarious post again.
LoveDoctor on Jan 29, 2011
LOL. super funny. I really enjoyed this. Be glad it was only a sticky paper. Hope you can enjoy another luxury bath soon.
The Bling on Jan 30, 2011
Amusing poem. Good you found out for yourself that it wasn’t a moth after all.
fagina on Jan 30, 2011
That was such a cute and funny poem!
pguims on Jan 30, 2011
lol! this is a fun read..
SongbirdB on Jan 30, 2011
This is so funny. You have great wit my friend. Great read.
CA Johnson on Jan 30, 2011
This is such a funny poem. Sorry that you panicked for nothing, but you really entertained me with this one. Thanks for sharing.
lonelyplanet on Jan 31, 2011
Lovely poetic lines.
wonder on Feb 1, 2011
While savouring every line I burnt the eggs.A classic poem indeed.
I too share this phobia and am scared of butterflies also.
wonder on Feb 1, 2011
I showed it to someone now.
alvinwriter on Feb 2, 2011
Moths have a mythology behind them.
J M Lennox on Feb 3, 2011
I was so looking forward to this one, which I knew was coming after you told me about the incident. And even though I feel for you with your phobia, I am chuckling again. Excellent.
Julie McMurchie on Feb 3, 2011
Too funny. I so enjoy reading your poems.
shakugan123 on Feb 3, 2011
another master piece!
mark ramsay on Feb 5, 2011
You and your moths, Mum. They have got you into some real scrapes. A good poem.
crisdiwata on Feb 8, 2011
lol! it really happens sometimes, we are fooled by our own vision. hahaha! A very nice poem.
Francois Hagnere on Feb 13, 2011
That was so funny, Christine. All that for nothing… Of course, I understand you could be afraid. Thank you for this great piece once again. Have a nice Sunday, Christine.
Jenny Heart on Feb 16, 2011
Loved it as I do all of your great poetry.
Erin Miller on Mar 7, 2011
I have to say I found this funny. :p

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