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I Am a Waiter

I Am A Waiter “I am a waiter,” the man said to me, “ I wait in a restaurant serving luncheon and tea.” “I am a waiter,” I said with a sigh, “Where do you wait?” he asked in reply. “I wait at the bus stop and wait for a train, I wait in the surgery and wait for a plane. I wait in the sunshine and wait in the rain And on a day with nothing to do, I go in to town and wait in a queue. Then at the Superstore I never can win, The next queue is quicker than the queue I am in. I wait in for hours as instructed before A van load of deliveries come to my door.” “A waiter in your restaurant?" I asked, "That would suit me.” “Yes,” said the man, “Now, just let me see, It’s thirty minutes for luncheon and fifteen for tea.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 10/15/2018 6:28:00 PM
A nice clipped rhymer. Good pace. At times it does seem that one even has to wait for the waiters, yes?
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 10/16/2018 10:02:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read so many of my poems and for commenting. It is very much appreciated. // Barry.
Date: 3/12/2018 6:17:00 AM
While reading felt the sensation of a glee ... what a happy waiting spree ... indeed lovely, Barry ...
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 3/12/2018 4:48:00 PM
Thank you very much, Probir. // Barry
Date: 3/2/2018 8:01:00 PM
Hello barry, your oem is cute. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 3/12/2018 4:49:00 PM
Hello Darlene, a belated thank you. // Barry
Date: 2/21/2018 9:41:00 AM
A awesome clever write Barry; love it as I am definitely a "waitress!"~Che :)
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Date: 2/12/2018 6:16:00 PM
Very witty, Barry. Love your poem.
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Date: 2/7/2018 5:29:00 PM
All the juice in this Suess is loose as a goose! Enjoyable romp!
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Date: 2/4/2018 3:41:00 PM
Your witty poem really made me smile Barry I seem to be a waiter in hospitals recently my last appointment took 3 hours - got to go again this week i hope not to be delayed so long this time:-( hugs jan xx Adding to my faves:-)
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Date: 2/3/2018 11:29:00 AM
It does seem like we are always waiting for something. For me, I'm waiting for my muse to return. I really like this poem, Barry. It is fun but also makes one stop and think.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/3/2018 1:42:00 PM
Thank you very much, Daniel, pleased to see you back. I know what you mean about your muse, happened to me recently. // Barry
Date: 2/3/2018 8:55:00 AM
Spot on perfect ink :)
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/3/2018 1:38:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen. // Barry
Date: 2/3/2018 5:35:00 AM
There's something special about it... I enjoyed your poem very much...All the best Barry
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/3/2018 1:37:00 PM
Thank you very much, Arturo. // Barry
Date: 2/3/2018 12:24:00 AM
Ha ha ha ... I smile at the poem as clear as the Nile ... Great ... me too wait ...
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/3/2018 4:35:00 AM
Thank you very much, Probir. Good to see you again. // Barry
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/3/2018 4:35:00 AM
Thank you very much, Probir. Good to see you again. // Barry

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