One Too Many

I once knew a man from Decatur
who worked day and night as a waiter.
Poor lad married a lass
after too many a glass
of ale, now to her he must cater.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 9:31 PM
If he just keeps on drinking. I'm sure she'll start thinking. And she'll just leave him sooner than later.
Sivey Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Wonderful and creative write! Loved the last line, summed it up nicely :) Great Work!!
Dailey Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Nice rhythm on this one. I think I know the waiter.
Williams Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Rhonda,, ahh the drink to blame agin, ha ha ...David
O'Leary Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:55 AM
Funny, funny... Terry
Edwards Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Thanks for the giggle Rhonda lol..Hugs xx
Nair Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 2:36 AM
so very true in so many cases, enjoyed its fun!:)Jag
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 2:22 AM
LOL,POOOR DECATAUR!!! VERY FUNNY!!!
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