Greeny

I went a searchen for da green eyed monster
Yet da big fella was nowhere in site
They'd said he was really quite fearsum
He'd often appear on a saderday night

I went out wit my little woman
That sweet gal o mine lookin so fine
If ya asked me to give er a ratin
She'd be a ten or at least a nine

Da more dat I got inta ma drinkin
Ma senses dey became super fine
I noticed sum good lookin fella
Eyen dat special woman o mine

The vessels in ma neck started poppin
My eyes began glowin a sickly green
I got up frum ma chair started screamin
Dats right I started makin a scene

Ma little woman she was sum embarrassed 
That yung fella smashed me in da face
Tank goodness she came to ma rescue
It's a good ting she had a can a mace

It seems I'd been mad about nutin
Dat young fella had been on a date
Ma wife told me dat I'd bin right silly
She was quite sure dat his date's name was Nate

Tankfully dos green eyes dey turned back ta blue
Da colour now is gone wit out a trace
except for da red and da black an blue
dat now is coverin dis here old face


For Verlena Walker's Green Eyed Monster contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mehta Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Interesting and fantastic write on the theme of jealousy, congrats on the win, Richard
Kayode Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 2:14 AM
Congrats on your fine win Richard... huggs
A   Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:33 PM
RICHARD, Congratulations on your win. Awesome "Green-Eyed Monster, poem." Love LINDA
Allison Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 3:32 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Richard-) Hugs Jan xx
Walker  Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM
As a winner of my contest, I congratulate you! Verlena
Mcdaid Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 4:19 AM
truly very beautifully painted richard
Eastman Avatar
December 15, 2014 at 1:28 PM
Loved this one! Merry Christmas from the Eastman's, Dragon, Grandpa Troll, the kids and yes... even Hubby.
Roberts Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 1:55 AM
Wow dat is der best I've read....Seren
Lamoureux Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Thanks Seren.
Sirak Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 9:55 AM
This is so original and fun! Towards the middle it kind of made me think of the Hulk.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Ha ha, I can see that.
Dietrich Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 3:22 PM
EXCELLENT way to do this theme. Wish I had thought of this superb idea!!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Thanks, it was a fun one to write.
Hamilton Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 2:30 PM
wonderful Rick what a fantastic pen gl in contest hugs 7
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 2:33 PM
Thanks Shadow! Hugs to you as well.
Vaso Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Talk about creative, this is great Richard, loved the style and the story!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Thanks Arthur, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Mcleod Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 2:23 PM
Smart idea for a poem Richard. Your accent really helped the syllables along. Very poetic! I liked the read.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 2:59 PM
Thanks Trevor, I had fun with this one.
Lindley Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 1:42 PM
You got the lingo down pat my friend. Enjoyed this fine creation. Giving it a very solid 7 and good luck in that contest.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:01 PM
Thanks kind friend I appreciate the nice comment and the 7.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Because of my enthusiasm, it seems I forgot something: My seven!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:01 PM
Thanks, the enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. ;0).
Trifiatis Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 10:29 AM
What a hilarious story! What a fantastic language! What a marvel of a poem! I loved it from the first to the last phoneme! Extraordinary! I seldom am so enthusiastic about a poem but this one this is it to be! A seven times seven! I think it should win, without second thoughts! Bravo, Richard!
Bear Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Ever so funny!! Glad your english is up to snuff. Hope it is a winner. See you in a couple of days love Mom
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:03 PM
I was waiting to get an email with all the corrections. I'm sure you ave yer werk cut out fer ya wit dis wun.
Bateman Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 5:19 AM
Richard, Looks like you got the winning poem here for Verlena's contest!! (I likes dat' kin' of englis' writin' and projectin' wat youse dinks!!) This one's a keeper for me, that is, A FAV!! And a 7+++++!! Good Luck in the Contest!! Best Always, Gary (P.S. I really like Greeny's English!!)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 7:51 AM
Thanks Gary!
Meade Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Your charm and wit shine brightly in this tale -- duck next time.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 7:52 AM
Thanks David.
Fisher Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Greeny is a goody. I'm sure Greeny will have better luck in the contest then he does out on the town.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:18 PM
Here's hoping you are right. Thanks David.
Chircop Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 5:58 PM
: )Hilarious..I really enjoyed your takeon on this.Very entertaining.I have an ice-pack which can come un handy next time : ).Great story Richard!Charma.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:19 PM
Thanks Charmaine, it is finished now if you would like to give it another look.
Allison Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 5:34 PM
made me smile Richard:-) Hugs jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:21 PM
Thanks Jan, have another look it is now finished.
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