Bummer

BUMMER

The last sad day of June my true love said goodby
She packed a bulging overnight
                                           and baked an apple pie
We had a hearty dinner then
                                 but scarce a word was uttered
The steak was tough as shoe leather
                                       stale bread left unbuttered
I asked her for a farewell kiss
                                 her eyelids how they fluttered
“I shore    shore    shore will miss ya, Bess.”
                                 I blubbered    and    I stuttered
She paid my sadness little mind
                       but scooped an apple with her spoon
I watched the juice run down her chin
                            while mentioning our honeymoon
“Oh, Bess, we had such happy days
                                 remember all the golden hours?”
She winced right smart     and spit a gob
“This apple pie is SOUR!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Have been reading your limericks again and love them. This one too shines with your great sense of humor Daver, alwaays a pleasure to visit and thanks for you dear comments!
A   Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM
hello, Daver... i miss you..lol.. sorry... but some poets here are like candy..lol.. sweet.. and i love candy...lol... no I don't so sour, but thanks for this awesome poem,..p.d.
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 8:20 PM
what a funny poem, Daver. I really got a kick out of reading this and the great final line. More like this, funny guy!
Ball Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM
WoW! I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Really good rhyme and meter here. Can see the couple having their last meal together. Can feel your sadness but think maybe you can do better. God Bless, JB
Austin Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Just having some fun. My wife and I will be together for 60 years come October. daver
Wesley Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM
It started out so sad and what a jolt. A funny twist to a great verse Daver. I enjoyed! :)
Dufresne Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 9:01 AM
love it Daver! got me laughing pretty good! Such a tender write! LOL love it thanks for the inspired holiday cheer
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