Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Hey Bartender

Greetings to you bartender, how you do'in today
I'd like a vodka on the rocks, the house brand is OK
I've never been in here before, this place is really nice
If you've got a minute, I could use some advice

I came home from work today and much to my surprise
My live in girlfriend had moved out, her love for me just lies
You'd best hit me again my friend, make this one a double
I just don't know what to do except try and drown my trouble

My boss told me today that he would soon be cutting back
But he didn't say specifically it was me he's going to sack
If you were me, what would you do if your boss showed you the door
Better fix another drink, I could use a little more

Oops, I just schpilled the pretshels, I think the bowls too schmall
Hey, no sweat, I'll pick them up, it'sh no big deal at all
And while I'm at it barkeep, pleasch pour me just one more
When I went to get the pretshels, I knocked mine on the floor

What did you shay, you cut me off, who do you shink you are
Well, let me tell you shomething pal, I don't need thish bar
Just take this shtool and shove it, I don't need thish anymore
I'll take my bishness elschwhere, onsch I find the door


Written for Natilies "Confessions to a Bartender" contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 7, 2011 at 5:43 AM A belated congratulations I am sending you this morning for your win in Natalie's contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM Thank you Carol

Poet Destroyer A November 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM BOB;-) CONGRATULATIONS, ON YOUR WIN~ Have a wonderful weekend, GOD BLESS,..p.d. Bob Quigley November 6, 2011 at 8:13 AM Thanks Much PD

Andrea Dietrich November 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM this is REALLY clever. I'd have put it in the top three Awesome job. congratulations. Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 10:10 PM I'll drink to that:)

Carolyn Devonshire November 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM I knew this one would be a winner, Bob! Sooo funny! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM Glad you liked it Carolyn. Thanks

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer November 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM Loved it Bob! Many congrats. on your win in my contest! Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM Thanks for your consideration Natalie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 4, 2011 at 10:03 AM Congrats Bob on a wonderful winning poem .. this brilliant beauty..stands out in the bartender contest luv.. Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM Thanks so much Linda-Marie

Carolyn Devonshire October 21, 2011 at 5:09 PM :) You took some serious concerns to this bartender and managed to write a very witty poem. I love the way your language changes as you start to feel the effect of the booze, Bob. I sound the same way after two glasses of wine. LOL Best wishes in Natalie's contest! Love, Carolyn Bob Quigley November 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM Don't we all

Poet Destroyer A October 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM ,Good morning,~ BOB ~ how are you this wonderful Friday :-) morning... As for me, I'm missing everyone I know here on the soup PLUS more. *glad we are back up*. By the way I'm also stopping by to read a couple of poems OR commenting the ones I could not all week or yesterday, after being shut out for them awful few days..ENJOYED YOUR POEM, thank you for sharing! Take care and have yourself a wonderful Friday~ ;-) Always,..p.d. Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 11:03 AM As Mr Rogers would say, "It's a wonderful day in the neighborhood", now that soup's on. Glad you liked this. Will keep my fingers crossed re the contest. Take care.

Gwendolen Song October 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM This is a progression and confession of a troubled drinker, Bob. I tell ya, if this doesn't hit the top, I don't know what will! Where have u been hiding?...I will check out your other topics... I don't drink at all, although this does appear cartoon-like. Gwendolen Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM Thanks for your kind comments Gwen. I'd be honored if you would read more of my offerings.

Deb Wilson October 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM this is hilarious! Having been a bartender I have been in this conversation! good luck in the contest! love,Deb Bob Quigley October 15, 2011 at 3:27 PM Me too. I'm afraid in my time that I have been on both sides of this conversation