Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Clabiash

From some old country
This is the oddest card game
With rules to make your hair stand on end
No use trying to make sense of it
Just accept that it’s the way it is
Don’t bother asking too many questions
They call it Clabiash quite similar to Tarbish

It’s still a favorite of the Maritimes
Played back in the day
As far back as I remember

Come the weekend let guests arrive
Clear the table bring out the cards
A round of beers before we start
Bids to launch the rounds

Partners ruse and much excitement
Base count one sixty four
Trumped or sandbagging
Twenties bellies fifties
Count your points or else go bate

Absurd rules lead to hot tempers
Misplays turn to family feuds
Otherwise a lot of fun around the table
A beer or two resets the mood
Playing Clabiash all weekends through



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~RANDOM MUSINGS VOL.3~ 2020

AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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M. L. Kiser March 1, 2020 at 6:30 PM I had not heard of this game; sounds fun though. Enjoyed. Line Gauthier March 1, 2020 at 8:09 PM Thanks, ML.

Mark Koplin February 29, 2020 at 7:52 AM This game sounds like a blast. Great poem Line Gauthier February 29, 2020 at 12:03 PM Thanks, Mark. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger February 29, 2020 at 1:03 AM When I get to Canada you MUST teach me how to play Clabiash! I will stay the weekend too Line. I can bring food. Line Gauthier February 29, 2020 at 12:04 PM Come on over, I'll get the cards ready, Caren.

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2020 at 8:08 PM gosh, I never heard of it before but I can imagine the fun !! Some games can really get people in an upset, can't they? Great description of this game and its effects! Line Gauthier February 28, 2020 at 11:41 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Andrea. The more beer the more the rules start making sense.

Jan Allison February 28, 2020 at 5:09 PM it sounds like a fun time is had by all - bet it gets tense when the beers start flowing lol Never heard of the game - the nearest I get to playing these days is scrabble with son when hes home lol:-) hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier February 28, 2020 at 11:44 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Jan. I love scrabble~ there has to be an online version for you.

Mystic Rose Rose February 28, 2020 at 5:02 AM I miss those days of board games and argumentative fun. Great poetry Line. xo Line Gauthier February 28, 2020 at 11:44 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Pixie. Most appreciated.

Gershon Wolf February 27, 2020 at 7:40 PM Did you do the 'Monster Mash' to this game of Clabiash?! Sounds like the proverbial 'good time' was had by all! Smiles -- and pass the beer. ~ Gershon Line Gauthier February 27, 2020 at 9:12 PM LOL ~ it's on my husband's side ~ it's a totally illogical game and they love it.

Eve Roper February 27, 2020 at 3:45 PM I'll go for the beer and a game of pinochle or poker... But I don't know the other. thank you so much for my placement. Hugs Eve Line Gauthier February 27, 2020 at 9:13 PM I'm with you, Eve. They can play their silly game and we'll all be happy.