Richard Evans Poet Free verse

Party Over Here

I looked a gorgeous a-- in the face
delivered a thick compliment
then murmured contempt for them under my breath

the desire to bond or even agree to disagree
gave way to a bevy of jousting eyeballs
that nearly brought me to fatigue

I should have taken my cue from a drunken uncle 
who hid everything behind shot glass and guffaw
while hurling insults under the guise of synonyms

I probably take myself too seriously 
but we all must have some sort of defense
why get pummeled by those who can’t even keep a job

garcon more oysters on a half shell please

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 5, 2018 at 10:17 AM Hello Richard, I agree. have a nice day my friend. Richard Evans November 6, 2018 at 7:27 AM Thanks Darlene...…...

Patricia Cresswell October 19, 2017 at 6:44 PM well done. Richard Evans October 20, 2017 at 1:06 AM Thanks.............

Silent One October 18, 2017 at 5:09 AM Well written Richard.. Richard Evans October 18, 2017 at 6:34 PM S.O. my greatest challenge as a poet is knowing when to stop the rewrite. I had to literally sit on my hands to stop myself from rewriting this poem. Thanks for your input...............peace!