Eating Out

Loud speech in restaurants is crude
Why are the obnoxious so rude?
Their noise should be banned
This is not a food stand
But a place we pay for the mood

Author's note:  My wife and I went out for dinner with friends last night.  That was the inspiration for the limerick above.  However, this is also an allegory for what is wrong in today's world.  There is a critical shortage of consideration for others.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/18/2013 8:06:00 PM
You know Duke I never much cared for Limericks until I began reading yours. I thought they were 5 lines of silliness but yours actually tells a story with depth. Thank you
Login to Reply
Date: 4/20/2013 11:07:00 PM
WOW! The obnoxious ARE rude, aren't they. I agree completely with this poem. Wicked poem! xD I liked your write tonight, :D - DWB P.S. Haha I like the author's note btw! Inspiration pops up at random times. people should have some consideration towards others. GO TELL EM. haha
Login to Reply
Date: 3/26/2013 4:35:00 PM
Todays world,,,,, I think through out time ;} but that's just me. Thank you for reading Fairy Tales, I got sick with flu just after I posted that. I do like your Limerick though. crude people indeed. teaser time;} you have a blessed day Duke.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/20/2013 7:53:00 AM
I agree with Anne Lise.....more romantic at home, also put on some soft music and dance close. Hugs
Login to Reply
Date: 3/18/2013 2:39:00 PM
so true so true what you wrote at the bottom too, Duke. I hate the rudeness of people today. This could be made into a grook and used in the grook contest as well!!
Login to Reply
Date: 3/16/2013 12:15:00 PM
- A table with burning candles - covered so fine - use the finest glasses - cooking the food together - only she and you - a bottle of something good to drink - no tight shoes -> Stay home, relax and be romantic. - Have a nice weekend! - Oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter
Hide Ad