I almost wept.
My brand new dress would need the laundry.
It wasn’t too noticeable,
But when you pay a month’s dosh for that special do,
You don’t want even a ghost of a mark on the thing.
Yes, yes it’s only on the edges
But you know how beer stinks.
Hey but that was some evening…wasn’t it!?
This was written for the prompts on Poetry Jam this week...
Thanks for the fun words Chris from Enchanted Oak!
Laugh
Laundry
Ghost
Edges
Beer
Well, I must admit to a few of those nights myself! Nice work ....
ReplyDeleteYour first line and that tone of voice is clear as ... beer? no, a bell! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHa! Excellent use of the words. So, was it Steve who spilled the beer?
ReplyDeleteYes beer does stink on the next day and worse after that, but I guess it depends on what you were doing to earn the stain!
ReplyDeleteBTW, reading your profile I could not help noticing your comments re Alan; "behind every potter....." I would complete that by adding; "there is a potty!"
Clever the way they all appear naturally. Nothing forced. Fine writing.
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ReplyDeleteHi Gerry,nice one,keep it up,also visit my blog as i like to have the comments
ReplyDeleteDear Gerry: A very nostalgic feel to this poem, memorable lines
ReplyDelete"Yes, yes it's only on the edges"
A wonderful thought that all worries evaporate when saying "that was some evening...wasn't it?"
Chiccoreal
Very nicely said. Great write.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
the ghost laughs
ReplyDeleteat this laundry room edge
his tankard
Oooo... just some smiles! ;<) _m
Ah, now you have me intrigued! Love the conversational tone of this!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this. :)
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