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It Happened In Marseilles

At a corner cafe', in south central Marseilles,
While drinking imported Chablis 
As people passed by, from the corner of my eye
Came a lady, she was smiling, at me
Well I looked around, feeling like a clown,
At the patrons, sitting nearby
They seemed to be lovers, talking to each other
I spun around, just in time, to say "hi"

"No parlez vous Englaise", was all she could say
So I stood up and pulled out a chair
But she walked up and hugged me, practically mugged me
Then kissed me like we were a pair
I shook myself loose, held up a deuce
For the waiter to bring her a glass
Then I sat back down, still looking around
Expecting to be rudely harassed

She had dark mousey hair, and oh what a pair
Of the sexiest dark brown eyes
I guessed her for thirty, obviously flirty
When the waiter finally arrived
He poured her some wine,  she looked over at mine
Got up, started walking away
Then turning her head, In English she said
"Who the hell drinks imported in Marseilles"


    by Daniel Turner

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Debbie Duncan July 7, 2017 at 2:36 PM cute witty tale :) I thank you for liking my Ice cream Addiction :)

Lynn Marie March 10, 2017 at 3:49 PM Ah, a cheeky witty tale taking us to a foreign land ripe with life and folly! Superb writing DT, a great pleasure to read :-) many blessings to you :-) lynn

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 16, 2017 at 10:18 AM What a witty, humorous poem, Daniel. Although, mademoiselle was quite rude. You handled the situation like a true American gentleman. Wonderful poem though, told w/such an earthy disposition. Very cool write. Love and peace, brother.

John Hamilton February 8, 2017 at 1:36 PM Ha ha good one, made me laugh! Ay ay ay you couldn't bring yourself to drink the local french wine, no wonder she was offended! Very entertaining! Daniel Turner February 9, 2017 at 8:55 AM Actually, I am not a wine drinker at all, no alcohol! However, I am tickled that you liked my poem and glad it made you smile. Thank you, John:)

Connie Marcum Wong February 7, 2017 at 7:01 PM You are not just a fine poet Daniel you are a grand entertainer! This was witty, filled with humor, and a delight to read! 7 ; ) Daniel Turner February 9, 2017 at 8:53 AM Sounds like you describing yourself, Mrs Connie:) Thank you. I only hope you know how much you mean to me:)

Janice Canerdy February 7, 2017 at 2:45 PM Very skillfully-written and entertaining, Daniel! Janice Daniel Turner February 9, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thank you, Janice:)

Pandita Sietesantos February 7, 2017 at 12:27 PM Tehehehe! So witty and enjoyable to read! I needed that sense of great humor and a glass of good wine today! A toast to you poet of awesome wit! Hugs. Pandita Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 3:15 PM Bottoms up:) Thank you, Pandita. Have a great day:)

DM Babbit February 7, 2017 at 8:42 AM So cute. Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thank you, DM:)

Dewey Fleetwood February 6, 2017 at 8:33 PM Like your style Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thank you, Dewey:)

Carole Duet February 6, 2017 at 4:03 PM Your sense of humor is priceless, Danny. I enjoyed this poem so much. Carole Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:40 AM Thank you, Carole:)

Jean Murray February 6, 2017 at 8:51 AM One class sexy lady. Hope you learned your lesson Daniel. Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:40 AM I did! Thank you, Jean:)

Joseph May February 6, 2017 at 7:56 AM Haha..Very funny ending Daniel and a great write.. Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:40 AM Thank you, Joseph:)

Nette Onclaud February 6, 2017 at 5:01 AM this really perked me up especially the twist in the end, daniel...greeat stuff!..huggs Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thank you, Nette:) Would you have walked away?

Andrea Dietrich February 5, 2017 at 7:28 PM haha. That was a great ending, Danny!! Loved the part that ended with "pair" and the whole idea of this was so cute! Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:38 AM Thank you, Andrea. Hey , a guy can dream, can't he:)

Arthur Vaso February 5, 2017 at 3:21 PM Enjoyed this read! Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:36 AM Thank you, Arthur. I'm so happy you enjoyed this one:)

Paul Callus February 5, 2017 at 2:17 PM You are a good story teller and a tease, Danny:) Thank you for an entertaining write! Regards // paul Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:35 AM Thank you, Paul for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate your support:)

Winged Warrior February 5, 2017 at 12:15 PM Now, Daniel... you have to decide...a fine bottle of French Chablis...or a fine French lady...NO!...you can't have the 'pair' lol...great write my friend...^WW^ Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:34 AM If I have to choose, Make it red:) Thank you Wingman:)

Sunita U.D Palawon February 5, 2017 at 12:00 PM Quite an adventure my friend...amusing situation though. :D Daniel Turner February 7, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thank you, Sunita. It was a fun write:)

Tim Smith February 5, 2017 at 11:06 AM Lol...at least you got a kiss, "I am new, can you tutor me?" Tim Smith February 5, 2017 at 11:33 AM In your wine selection and ... Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:15 AM Tutor you in what? Thanks for the drive by, Tim:) GO PATS!!!

Carolyn Devonshire February 5, 2017 at 10:30 AM Her behavior in the first two verses made it apparent she wasn't looking for conversation, Daniel. I had quite the laugh when I saw the last line. I think a French lady would say "Je ne parle pas anglais," so that should have tipped me off, but you did surprise me. What a character she is! Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:16 AM Thank you, Mrs Carolyn. Obviously, I don't speak french. I hope I made you smile:)

Probir Gupta February 5, 2017 at 9:31 AM The rhymings are highly enjoyable ... A superb poem, Daniel ... The last line is tellingly beautiful ... A poem to read and remember ... Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thank you , Probir. I appreciate your kindness.

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2017 at 8:53 AM I love it! A true joy to read!7! Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:18 AM Thank you, Richard:)

Darren White February 5, 2017 at 2:13 AM That had me laugh out loud... what a shame! Never drink imported in Marseilles hah! Love this :) Nice painting too. Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:19 AM Thank you, Darren. So glad I made you laugh:) Lol

Eve Roper February 4, 2017 at 10:36 PM Beautiful picture and nice painting, Daniel, funny last line. Daniel Turner February 5, 2017 at 11:19 AM Thank you, Mrs Eve. So glad you enjoyed it:)

CayCay Godwin February 4, 2017 at 9:53 PM What choice had you for the ending of this humorous yet romantically and dreamily engaging dramatic flirt? (by the way, I got the .... oh what a pair ... innuendo). I thought 'he just woke from a dream, at night, no, he's just darn creative and clever, but where's he gonna go with this?' And, still, you whammed me! Way to go, what fun I had ... CayCay (hey, I'm 1st) Daniel Turner February 4, 2017 at 10:00 PM Yea, CayCay is first! I hope you had as much fun reading it as I did writing it:) Thank you for the smiles:)