»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #42
»
Ah, the Master Sips!
| Open Poetry #42 |
|
Ah, the Master Sips! |
|
|
gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
|
For the Late, Donald Pleasence Who played the part so well. We watched him open the bottle with a sensuous grace, a ritual of high and deliberative purpose! His nimble fingers held the bottle in a gentle caress so deft and attentive, as if the two were lovers! Slowly, slowly . . . the wine flowed into the crystal receptacle, itself, elegant, and finely crafted. Ah, came the moment, an eternal pause, as we levitated in an air of anticipation—the master sipped! From his refined tongue flowed poetry—mysterious utterances we ordinary mortals weren’t privileged to comprehend! Oh, what power of command! Such presence of mind to share the moment, divine! Oh, to endure the tender graces of the consummate, insufferable snob! |
||
| © Copyright 2008 arthur chapman, jr - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I had a lot of fun writing this after watching an episode of "Colombo" some years ago. Art |
||
|
Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
And I had a lot of fun reading it. Now, I'd like a glass of wine, please. Ida |
||
|
gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hi, Ida. Blessed are those that desire much wine, but drinks little. More blessed are those that desire much wine, but drinks none! I think you and I have a keen understanding on these points. Have a great day, Art |
||
|
simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
I'm a big admirer of both wine and Donald Pleasence. I saw him playing 'Davies: in 'the Caretaker' it was a fantastic performance and this was a thoroughly entertaing read... |
||
|
gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hello, Simon. Appreciate your comment. I,too love a little wine, and I'm certainly a big fan of Mr. Pleasence. Ida and I share some common history on the subject of alcohol, thus my reference to moderation and/or abstinence. After retiring from the corporate rat race, I found that I could indeed drink in moderation. At one point in the mid 90s I wondered if I would have to abstain altogether. Have a fine day, Art |
||
|
2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Art, every evening i drink a tasty glass of wine with my favorite cheese (caprice des dieux)...I usually drink a little Cotes de bourg (bordeaux) not too expensive...This week the bottle is a Monbazillac (sweet yellow wine), i like too Jurançon (these wines are not too expensive and i really recommend them)... Have a nice day yann |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
