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People Watching

It’s a Saturday night; all the lads are on the beer Posing in their best clothes – look out ladies we are here They swiftly down a pint then another three or four Soon they are getting wobbly and falling to the floor They stumble to the disco cos they are on the pull Eying up the ladies, but their chat up lines are dull The music is so loud you can’t hear a word they say One thinks he’s hit the jackpot and he may get a lay Now on ‘whiskey chasers’ getting egged on by their mates Getting pretty paralytic – will anyone get dates The girls aren’t impressed and tell them to go away The lads will have to seek their date another day They all stumble to the door and head for a greasy kebab Desperately trying not to vomit when they are in the taxi cab Home now at last to rest their throbbing aching head Thank goodness its now Sunday they can spend all day in bed. Jan Allison 8th April 2014 Went out to watch some live music a few weeks back ..... people watching – what a fascinating pastime!

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Date: 4/10/2014 8:36:00 AM
I agree, I spend many hours people watching. This was very entertaining. Some guys don't have a clue.
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Date: 4/10/2014 8:45:00 AM
So True Richard and sadly when the drink kicks in its both males and females who can end up making dreadful mistakes. thanks for the lovely comment Jan xxx
Date: 4/10/2014 12:47:00 AM
Well written Jan. Enjoyed the melodrama personification this poem gave... Verlena
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Date: 4/10/2014 12:51:00 AM
Thanks again Verlena for your lovely comments. Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 4/9/2014 4:56:00 PM
People watching can be a very entertaining sport no matter where you are! You describe a chaotic scene that is repeated over and over and over... us silly humans eh!!! LOL Like your style Miss Jan... big big hugs, Jake XOXOX
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Date: 4/9/2014 5:02:00 PM
Lovely to see you have got your sparkle back dear brother Jack Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 4/9/2014 10:38:00 AM
You might have said hello instead of just watching me , lol Loved it Jan
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Date: 4/9/2014 11:11:00 AM
ooops sorry Darren I was too busy making notes for the poem. I will do next time! Hugs Jan xxx
Date: 4/9/2014 12:53:00 AM
Hi Jan, I'm the new kid in town, but making friends fast. Luv this poem. Unfortunately it is all too familiar--but amusing as well. And how skillfully you craft your verse with the all too rare couplet. It's a device I often use, so I really appreciate it. Drop by anytime, :) mel
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Date: 4/9/2014 1:38:00 AM
oops forgive me its MEL*
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2014 1:36:00 AM
Welcome to Soup Merrill - I too am relatively new - only joined in February but made some amazing friends and am growing in confidence every day. have fun in your writing and reading of other people's work - will drop straight by to see you. Hugs Jan x
Date: 4/8/2014 3:34:00 PM
Watching people should serve as an eye-opener....not to repeat the stupidities that they commit, and becoming a laughing stock!! good humurous write Jan :)
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Date: 4/8/2014 3:39:00 PM
Thanks Paul for the lovely comment - written somewhat tongue in cheek but you do see it every weekend. Prefer to remain sober and safe myself. Hugs Jan x
Date: 4/8/2014 1:07:00 PM
People watching is an event in itself. I volunteer at the Amphitheater in the concessions and have a great time watching everyone.
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Date: 4/8/2014 1:58:00 PM
Wow sounds awesome Tim. Thanks for dropping by, Hugs Jan xxxxxx
Date: 4/8/2014 12:51:00 PM
Nothing more disgusting than a drunk lothario. Men will never learn. good stuff. Love, daver
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Date: 4/8/2014 1:57:00 PM
Thanks Daver - most fascinating watching lol hugs Jan x

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