I was expecting
quite a bit of flak
the day that I broke up
with Bessie Snow
and started to see
Angela Black.
Surprisingly,
Bessie took it well.
She seemed prepared
to let bygones be bygones,
as far as I could tell,
and forgive this sinner.
She invited Angela and me
to a farewell dinner.
I didn’t see any grief
when she offered me
an aperitif.
I admired the strength
of that woman: what foison!
She pointed to an array of bottles
and with a smile she asked:
What’s your poison?
© Luigi Pagano 2009
Comments
insertponceyfre... | October 20, 2009 - 18:14
hello Luigi - that was very funny - well done
luigi_pagano | October 20, 2009 - 18:24
Cheers insert. Glad you liked it.
sarah wilson | October 21, 2009 - 08:50
Anyone who can use the word 'foison' deserves a cherry. Nice one Luigi xx
luigi_pagano | October 21, 2009 - 10:25
Thanks Sarah. I understand that our Will (Shakespeare that is) used that word more than once in his plays, but then he was a superb wordsmith.
Luigi xx
Art Fenski | October 21, 2009 - 15:49
Very clever. I look forward to reading more of your work.
luigi_pagano | October 21, 2009 - 16:11
Much appreciated Art. Please do read some more of my work - I have over forty pieces at the moment. I'll try my best not to disappoint you.