Love Potion Number Six

Though he tried to win her affection
    All he got was her rejection
  Then his best friend said he knew
   A woman who could make a 'love brew'

 So off they went with the notion
   That they could acquire this love potion
  They knocked on the old lady's door
    She let them in, so they could explore

 He told her of the girl he adored
   And how by her he was ignored
 Old lady Annie knew just what to do
   She whipped up a most potent brew

  It was indeed her favorite mix
   She called it "love potion number six"
 Then she said; "After putting this in her drink my boy
   The first person she sees will be her love toy"

 Just one drop and the girl would brim
   With so much affection, only for him!
 But now he had to think,
   How to get one drop in her drink

 He knew the place she'd go to eat
    And that's where he'd put in the potion sweet
 So his friend distracted her, and in a wink
   He put the love potion into her drink

 He puckered up for a passionate kiss,
    But then something went amiss
 After she took a sip of the potion's blend
   The first person she saw was his best friend!!

 10-15-19
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Macfarlane Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Great story, love it! Hugs
Wolf Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Ha, ha! Enjoyed the story... And a special thanks for showing the album cover. Always wondered what the guys looked like who sang "Love Potion #9," a song I've hummed so many times. Thanks a million! Cheers, Gershon
Salehi Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Oh, so it did work.
Chiri Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Oh wow that would really be terrible! I loved this Joseph!;)
Proxenos Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 1:40 PM
This is such a laugh, so wonderfully crafted and creative and most surely a definite win. A fav. both poem and song! Well penned Joseph Hugs, Jennifer.
Romios Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Hi Joseph, This is a good one. I loved that song, too.
Warrior Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Love the song & your verse Joseph...well crafted my friend...best for a win...^WW^ :o)
May Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Thank you WW
Horsman Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM
One of my fav, uk groups of the 60's Joseph, love your tack on the song..clever poetry, I Like.
May Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Thank you Harry
Nicole Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Poor Guy!! He missed his chance, but now- his best friend has a chance at Romance. This is cute, clever and very creative. Your thoughts made me smile. :) Brandy
May Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 7:12 AM
Thank you Brandy
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 3:07 PM
silly guy having his friend in the room at the same time!! I knew that was coming!! Well done, Joseph!
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 3:25 PM
That was good that you figured out what was coming, Thanks Andrea..
Andresen Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 1:14 PM
- An entertaining write, Joseph :) ... with music of old memories ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 3:23 PM
Thank you Anne...hugs
Mcintosh Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 10:07 AM
A awesome poem. So adorable. Love it. Bless you with many more, Love and prayers, Gina
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Thank you Gina
Green Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:55 AM
That was really cute and so cool. I loved everything about this, the story, the flow and the rhymes. That ending was great. Best wishes in the contest if you are entering this.
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Thank you Chris..
Pandit Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 8:59 AM
A truly hilarious ending, Joseph..captivating story you wrote.. a fun read.
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Thank you Vijay
Mcgee Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 8:56 AM
this is perfectly rhymed and styled for a smile. Great entry!
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Thank you Jeanne
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Wow! Brother May, you got skills my friend so well done!!
May Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Thank you brother Bobby
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