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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas 
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Slipping through the door Of my old-time pub Getting away from the crowds So's not to any snub Then I looked around And great was my surprise Gone were the fixtures Wide were my eyes Gone was the oaken bar Up was a mirrored ball Gone were the cozy booths People wall to wall All I wanted was a brew Or maybe triple espresso Glenfiddich, Glenlivit But the bartender says 'No' 'Only sodas and designer water No alcoholic or mixed drinks No coffee nor any herbal teas Old-fashioned, or so me thinks' So I lean myself against the wall And watch the gyrating folks Sadly sipping at my water Since they also outlawed smokes Alicat, the persnickety Persnikitty {Disclaimer: This poem is not a slam or an editorial statement, and does not reflect the views or position of Passions in Poetry. I just tend towards tongue-in-cheek, satorical writing.}  [This message has been edited by Alicat (edited 04-21-2000).] |
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PrincessPoet Member
since 2000-04-15
Posts 133Long Beach, Calif. |
Hello Alicat, Thumbs up! Or, Toast 2 Toast our Water I could use a brew too Your failures in life come from not realizing your nearness to success when you give up. -Yoruba Proverb Poetry & Friendship, PrincessPoet |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
Hehe, I like this Alicat.. very good.. ^_^ well, I think I would have good old water any day, rather than the mentioned alternative concotions ^_^ hehe.. still chuckling.. I really like your poem.. Lynne |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
lol.....ok Ali, if our water doesn't satisfy you, there is always orange squash!! This is a very funny poem you wrote! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Yep, I hear ya. Great poem! Didn't you know, the Corner Pub was bought out by a conglomerate? I think Starbucks. They're setting up franchises all over the place. Sure liked it better when it was owned by mom & pop. ~Gene |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I went to the Nimrod last night.... Where everybody knows my name....  ... Yep - It was comfy too... (Didn't drink much either)... hehe |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Who is doing the swearing in here??....my coffee is just fine and my espresso bar is still a mom & pop type operation... *sigh* Hey Kitty get yer finicky feline feet on the road about 1 hour due west and git over HERE! *hug* Great poem btw I like Satire, but can never seem to get it to work right I bow to the Master of Satire and the guy who'll be emceeing my open mike night..Ali! ~X~ "Our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." --William Shakespeare |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poem, Ali! I also love satire! Denise |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Alicat, Can I get you a glass of pure sparkling, babbling brook water, along with a nice tasty Granola bar?...LOL |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
ACK!!!! Granola.... *runs for the hills in mortal terror of 'health food'* Where's my Twinkie!!!!  Alicat  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I believe sir, your Twinkie is under your kilt!  |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Um...*checks*...thanks Sharon...knew I must have put it somewhere.... |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
Love it....Designer Pubs or Poseur's Palaces? May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I love this place, and here's the rub There's nothing like the corner pub I used to come here for a brew Cause poor Denise had naught to do But now the pub is really hoppin' The poetry is never stoppin' It's still as friendly as can be But much more interesting, you see The problem with the Corner Pub Is poor Denise just can't keep up! Loved your poem Liz |
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