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In a Neighborhood Bar

Three drunken gentlemen in a neighborhood bar
Discussing the wise men who travelled afar:
Said one, that he found it “unlikely, at best”
They made that journey with very little rest,
Another said the star appeared in the east
But the Magi, in their haste, were travelling west.
The last gentleman, he was chuckling with glee
Said “It makes absolutely no difference to me!”

written October 11, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/15/2021 11:45:00 AM When I am enthusiastic I can go a long time without rest, so I would have loved to have been sitting at the next table in that bar. I would have leapt over there and straightened them out about that. Thank you for giving me a new poem idea. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/15/2021 12:38:00 PM You're welcome. This is the first time I've used the bar scene, but I can foresee more coming from that direction. I'll probably write some more letters to and from my aunts, as well.

Anselmo Boles Date: 10/12/2021 3:51:00 PM Whatever the verdict, there's always "THE SPIRIT of alcohol to praise or blame"! Funny stuff Milt...ab Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/12/2021 5:03:00 PM Thanks so much for your comment, ab.

John Lawless Date: 10/12/2021 12:51:00 PM But the bigger question in the bar is.... "whose round is it?" Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/12/2021 1:16:00 PM That may very well be right, John. Probably the guy who has picked up his tab and is leaving.

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/11/2021 4:58:00 PM Well, eventually East meets West! ~ Starry-eyed Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 5:47:00 PM Yep, I think so, in the long run!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/11/2021 3:21:00 PM Great humor here, Milt. Love this. And thanks for your couplet contest and for your recent comments to me. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 5:52:00 PM Well, thank you, Andrea. I love reading your work. I think almost all of us do.

Jenna Logan Date: 10/11/2021 2:28:00 PM The true story about the star and the 'wise' men is much different than popular teachings... such is my belief. But this is high humor and well done. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 2:34:00 PM Thanks, Jenna, for reading my poem and giving a thought-provoking comment.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/11/2021 1:04:00 PM Lol and the next day they won't remember a thing, just nursing a hangover. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 1:10:00 PM So true, Tom. I love to listen to guys argue in a bar, when none of them know what they are talking about, but are dead certain they are right about something.

Rico Leffanta Date: 10/11/2021 11:35:00 AM So it was just the journey? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 11:37:00 AM It's just a recollection of what they said, Rico.

Dave Cox Date: 10/11/2021 11:32:00 AM Charming drunken conversation. Enjoyed reading this. Dave Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 11:35:00 AM Thanks, Dave. I enjoyed writing it. When a bunch of guys get into conversation and drinking, they come up with some great lines.