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The Pub/Tavern In Montreal,Quebec, I had to change the name a wee bit for obvious reasons, O'Keefe is a local beer here. Never been to that Pub and do not drink beer, but can sure relate the rest of the poem! The key to hapinnes is to kn ows one place on the food chain.

Champagne and wine Elixirs of the elite's delight beverages of the upper classes as they rendezvous and converse amid soirées decked in elegance mingling among their latest art acquisitions envied, even by the Louvre The wonderful taste of caviar In opulent ballrooms, near and far where aristocrats and fashion find their air ah yet sometimes I ponder how the toiling working class gets through monotonous days I imagine them after their grind at the Cox N Bull Tavern drinking and lapping cheap O'keefe beer chugging down their boredom in idle gossip planning petty crimes

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Chantelle Cooke

Date: 3/21/2024 8:28:00 AM

I enjoyed this poem. A well written piece to stir the mind on different lifestyles.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/30/2023 1:34:00 PM

I don't know about the petty crimes or boredom, but some for entertainment of a night out as I use to do at one time in my twenties

Bill Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 11:04:00 AM

Well written, Arthur, an entertaining and thought-provoking poem on the differences between the daily life of the rick and the poor. Your introductory photos added to the enjoyment of reading your poetry today. Write On! Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/26/2023 10:34:00 AM

I like it. It got the mind turning.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/26/2023 6:57:00 AM

Intriguing poem Arthur. I like your parallels. I've been well off and also struggled financially in this life and tend to feel that I'm much more motivated when poor actually.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/25/2023 10:28:00 AM

- The story of many hundreds of years, Arthur - Small or slightly bigger crimes ... not everyone gets rich on honesty - Envious ... not at all - Great written :) - hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:22:00 PM

yes so true, the irony there does exist honest rich and dishonest poor, was fun to write this!!!

Yann Rolland

Date: 9/25/2023 1:39:00 AM

a wonderful poem, i know now why your french is perfect, noticing you are form Montréal, a wonderful city, merci mon ami

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:21:00 PM

Thank you, Merci bien Yann

Deb M

Date: 9/24/2023 3:18:00 PM

Arthur l enjoyed the humour in this poem….”chugging down their boredom” l like that!! Debx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:20:00 PM

Thank you, and yes humor indeed! Your compliment was so nice I am having my chauffeur deliver to you a case of my finest Champagne!

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/24/2023 6:11:00 AM

Arthur, this is a captivating and pleasurable poem, to delve into the realm of opulence and indulgence, drawing a stark contrast to the humble existence of the less fortunate.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:19:00 PM

Yes just a little fun observing life! thanks!

Lin Lane

Date: 9/24/2023 4:06:00 AM

I don't want to mingle with TBP class, but I have no qualms about making off with their champagne while they plan their deeds of debauchery. aka cock & bull.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:18:00 PM

You had me at champagne!!! :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/24/2023 12:52:00 AM

The crimes will always be there. Still your description of the rich elite is fascinating.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/25/2023 9:05:00 PM

Thank you Victor, it was fun to express one of life's great discussions.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/23/2023 10:06:00 PM

An interesting and enjoyable poem about the extravagances of the rich, as compared to the lives of the poor. But, as they say, 'You can't take it with you.' :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/23/2023 6:34:00 PM

Hi Arthur, Upper-class, middle-class, and lower-class and etc. Are worlds apart indeed. At the end of the day without the "stuff" and classes people are just people. Was this a light-hearted write? It made me ponder about the "classes". Nevertheless, good write-Alexis

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2023 9:16:00 PM

This was yes a little tongue and cheek,more to make people ponder and reflect, money is only comfort nothing more nor less, the true measure of a man is his kindness, empathy and good will, people who lack this exist in all walks of life. Loved your comment!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/23/2023 5:50:00 PM

Yeah the classes can be poles apart with the caviar and champagne brigade quaffing their expensive stuff and the working class on the cheap beer. I wish i'd taken a pic in Manchester - the pub was called the Cock Inn but it was in the gay quarter, hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2023 9:17:00 PM

Well that kinda makes sense now that I think about it!!! haha

Karen Jones

Date: 9/23/2023 5:39:00 PM

Interesting to read and consider the two worlds/classes. The photo made me laugh.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2023 9:18:00 PM

Thanks that was the idea, a bit of fun and laughter and also to ponder the values we have!