Occupation Destination

OCCUPATION DESTINATION  

Hey, remember the flamboyant Mr and Mrs Black,
Heard they are back,
And in actual fact,
Mr. lost his job, gave his boss too much flak!

Employees had gone missing, it was reputed
That something strange,
Was actually in range,
The rumours could not be pinpointed or disputed!

The ‘Blacks’ had decided that their old occupation,
Was far more fun,
Son of a gun,
All this time they were in preparation!

They had looked up ancestors and kin,
Many were in Hungary India,
Greece, Bohemia and Serbia,
Their new, rather old lifestyle, was about to begin.

India was a bit far, rather the Slavic places,
Excitement was mounting,
And they began counting,
They remembered the 18th century faces!

And so, need to go into the evil and gory,
These vampires had a ball,
They had such gall,
Their pantry always full, and they, in their glory!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Callus Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 3:02 PM
A most entertaining poetic narration, Jenny! From now on I'll have to be careful as to which party invitation to accept! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Guess we all will have to Paul - they could be anywhere, if we watch and believe the vampire series on TV - LOL! Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 11:44 PM
These vampires sound like they throw quite a party - I like the '18th century faces' line!
Proxenos Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 1:14 AM
They can pick and choose how far back the want to go as well Michelle! Vampires have been romanticized in the last decade due to the media - as long as the keep far away from Johannesburg! Really liked your comment Michelle, thank-you! Hugs, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
May 16, 2019 at 12:04 PM
Enjoyed this reprise, (and the comments below as well), even though I haven't the faintest idea who the Blacks are. Ditched the boob-tube in 1975 (really). ~ Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 12:29 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Black were perfect for the 4th line of my verse because it rhymed --- Mr. lost his job, gave his boss too much flak! - I could have used Mr and Mrs Proxenos or Mr. and Mrs. Wolf - but it wouldn't have worked - awesome you enjoyed Gershon ! Hugs, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 7:43 AM
Love vampire stories, but would not want to meet one...great poem!
Proxenos Avatar
May 14, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Hi MLK - ditto to all in your reply - thanks for stopping by, hugs, Jennifer.
Warrior Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Great read my friend...always fun with you Jenn...^WW^
Proxenos Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Thanks ^WW^ - fantasy has always fascinated me - believed in fairies as a child who knows maybe they do exist in Peter Pan's world! Thanks for your lovely comment. Hugs, Jenn.
Godwin Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 12:28 AM
Your imagination hit pay dirt again. What a fun read with an exceptionally cool and, in my case, unexpected ending - loved that cause I didn't see it coming! All the best ... CayCay
Proxenos Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Hi my friend, didn't know if I should have let on earlier, but it worked out OK. Know me, I like my dark poems occasionally, Take care CayCay, hugs, Jenny.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 10:24 PM
Intriguing for I am smitten by its revelation, good one! Aloha wk
Proxenos Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Thank you William, liked your comment and happy you enjoyed my vampire tale. Hugs, Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 3:41 PM
Wow! Love the ending!
Proxenos Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 8:06 AM
Hi Kim, A little twist in the tale in the last verse - glad you enjoyed. Hugs, Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 9:10 AM
I like the format of the poem, and the swing you have with words...Happy mother's day to you...
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Thank-you Arturo our one son lives in Durban Natal which is very far from Johannesburg and our other son is sick with a bad dose of flu, but we did take my mother in law out to lunch - it was a lovely day, thank you and thank you for a great comment! Hugs, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
May 11, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Pantry always full, they sound a bloodthirtsy pair. Enjoy the weekend. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 11:56 AM
It sounds that way Tom - and therefore always in their glory! Hugs Jennifer.
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