Larry Bradfield Poet Rhyme

Bartender, Please

If only I'd have thought
Before I said good night
Maybe she'd have kissed me
In the pale Winter's light

Sometimes I see her eyes
Just staring up at me
Lips a little parted
Where mine are 'sposed to be

Maybe I'd be married 
If only I'd have thought
Sometimes I see children
In a house we bought

But I was young and shy
Sometimes I think of that
I could have had a home
Maybe a dog and cat

So she wed a banker
Sometimes I see their cars
Maybe I'd been rich too
Not drinkin' in the bars

Oh, I should have kissed her
Maybe her love I'd found
Now I'm old and lonely
"Bartender pour a round."


8-1-2020
Contest:If Only, Maybe, Sometimes
Sponsor: Silent One

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Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 2:53 AM Ah tender emotions and memories that make you wish you could've done it. Beautifully penned Larry. Congratulations on your win :) Larry Bradfield August 22, 2020 at 9:27 PM Thank you, Aditi

Sigrid Ermine August 5, 2020 at 11:21 PM Poetic poetry is valuable and desirable. Cool verses. (next chapter of bitter vengeance could again mention banker, as we know the rhyme to describe your enemy) Larry Bradfield August 22, 2020 at 9:28 PM Thank you, Sigrid!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 5, 2020 at 11:59 AM - Of course you should have kissed her, Larry ... lovely poem :) - Congratulations on your win - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Larry Bradfield August 5, 2020 at 1:07 PM Of course! Thank you!

Silent One August 5, 2020 at 8:18 AM A clever take on the contest, Larry... Dont drink too much.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Larry Bradfield August 5, 2020 at 1:07 PM Thank you, S.O. Enjoyed the contest!