I worked for several years as a barmaid, so the earlier poem about a poet's thirst for a barmaid rang several bells with me. I don't entirely share this lady's cynicism, having married one of my admirers!
I’m Rosie of the “Travellers’ Rest”,
the pub atop the hill.
I’ll pull a bitter with the best,
full head to froth and spill.
My optic action’s wonderful
for whisky, brandy, gin,
and finest malts by fingerful
discreetly tumble in.
Ah – tumble. Yes, I heard you well –
I don’t, and that’s a fact.
I know my body is a shell
like peapod tightly packed,
but nightly sights and sounds I’ve faced
have left my heart and flesh strait-laced.
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Hello Rosie!
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
I enjoyed this - a tumbler of the best!
My mind boggles at your autobiography . . .
'Strait-laced' - interesting that it has the alternative spelling 'straight-laced', with slightly different connotations, I'd say.
Are there any other compounds like that I wonder?
Cheers! One more for the road?
John X |
strait
Written by fellpony (1749 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
| is used here because it means "narrow, tight". I have never seen the expression spelt "straight" laced, John - what would be the context for that, do you think? |
Dunno!
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
Wasn't there a difference between 'cross-lacing' and 'straight-lacing' a corset?
I know that difference with shoes, as I'm always getting my self into a tangle over it . . .
If you google it, all sorts of stuff comes up, some of it very loose-laced verassitudinally I'm sure!
Cheers!
John |
dunno
Written by fellpony (1749 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
| straight or strait or cross laced, my bodice laces up the back so I wouldn't know! |
I shall ask . . .
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
. . . Mr Fellpony.
Surely he knows all about it?
It can't be rocket science, after all!
Now, I need to iron my jacket.
Ho!
John X |
Written by Phil (7001 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
Enjoyed this very much. I could almost hear the chatter and laughter and smell the beer in the first.
The second made me smile.
Good stuff.
Phil |
Ah - the barmaid!
Written by Brett (1001 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
The most revered of all women.
I really enjoyed this, Sue. ' My optic action's wonderful' is a great line. And a good finishing couplet.
Cheers |
Sadly, Brett . . .
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
. . . Joanna was never a barmaid, otherwise she'd be doubly-revered by your good self.
Sorry to detract from the piece.
Agree - the 'optic's action' line is my preferred.
A double optic for me, Sue . . . But only when you're ready!
Great poem!
Bottoms up!
John X |
Even sadder, John
Written by Brett (1001 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
I once knew a barmaid who dubbed me the Brendan Behan of Abergele - after all these years I still don't know if that was a compliment or not!
Cheers |
The B. B. of A. !
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 23rd August 2008 |
Sounds grand to me!
I only know Conway - great place!
More of that another time . . .
Must sleep before taxi . . .
Sorry, Sue, to be off the topic of your poem - still love it!
Cheers!
John |
Written by Josie (2847 comments posted) 24th August 2008 |
| Oh, how I laughed at your poem Sue. Now you are letting us see the other side of your character for sure. Is the pulling of the pints the night job after the pony trekking for I can understand why you said the last line. Excellent poem Sue as usual. |
the night job
Written by fellpony (1749 comments posted) 24th August 2008 |
Yes, Josie, it was indeed the night job after the daytime pony treks. Not sure how you linked the pony trekking with the last line, but never mind  |
Written by grace (173 comments posted) 24th August 2008 |
Great poem,
lovely atmosphere and your personality shines through the words, (also your wisdom )
It flows along wonderfully, loved it,
Pamx |
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