Pubbery

Propping up their drooping Posture on dizzy stools, Parched lips overly pleased, Pockets drained of money, Prisoners of excess Pander to last resort: Phew! Pop goes the weasel.* [*An expression describing the spending of all your money on drink in the pub and subsequently pawning your suit to raise some more.] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Pleiades ‘P’ Poetry Contest Sponsored by Kim Merryman Placed 1st © 11th April 2021

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/15/2021 7:52:00 AM

Ha, ha, ha, love the title, and nothing short on the facts : /

Paul Callus
Date: 8/18/2021 3:20:00 AM

Thank you I.S. Pubbery is definitely up my street! Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 5/2/2021 9:16:00 PM

Well done Paul. That's exactly what happens too. Seen it happen to others but thanks be to God not to me or any close to me. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2021 12:56:00 PM

It's a pity that for some there is no will power when it comes to drink! Food and drink in moderation is something to stick to. Thank you for stopping by, Judy. Regards & Blessings // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 4/25/2021 7:06:00 AM

this captures the pub scene perfectly, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2021 1:06:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/21/2021 10:14:00 AM

Is that what a belly hanging over the belt does - now I know. Good one Paul, Warm regards, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2021 1:05:00 AM

Probably you are right, Jenny :) Luckily I never had a beer belly and can't imagine me having one now in old age !:) Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 4/18/2021 9:10:00 AM

Excellent Paul. Love this. So True. You have succeeded in giving a message with pleiades which really takes thought. Good job. God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2021 1:03:00 AM

Thank you Judy. Excessively spent money on drink can have none too pleasant results!! ~ Regards & Blessings // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/17/2021 10:29:00 PM

Hello Paul ... beautifully described Paul of a sad situation that is much too common - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 4/27/2021 12:56:00 AM

Pleased you enjoyed, Lindsay...thank you. All the best // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/15/2021 5:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your winner, Paul, you have described it aptly:)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2021 6:57:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Your winning entry is lovely and uplifting. Regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/13/2021 4:29:00 AM

Congrats on your winner. You went all out to be creative. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2021 11:34:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. By the way, now is the time to start planning on planting a new plum tree in your garden :) Best regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/13/2021 2:43:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win ... well deserve a first place ... but would fit better at the top of the list, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2021 11:35:00 AM

You are too kind, Anne-Lise :) Thank you, my friend. Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/12/2021 7:51:00 PM

Wow Paul, this Pleiades is so creative! Congratulations on your 1st place win. Your humor mixed with reality shines in this brilliant piece my friend. Bravo! Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2021 11:37:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Creativity depends a lot on the mood...many times I fail to reach out of the box :) Take care. Warm regards // paul

Deborah Burch

Date: 4/12/2021 2:14:00 PM

Well done you!! This makes me giggle regardless how many times I read it!! Lol! Congratulations on you win!! Paul!! Big huggs my friend!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:45:00 PM

Double thanks for a double visit, Deborah! That giggle is heart warming :) Warm regards & Hugs my friend. // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/12/2021 2:11:00 PM

A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Paul. Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:43:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. It's been a while since our paths crossed :) Regards // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/12/2021 1:57:00 PM

Paul, I've never been in a pub, but your descriptive pleiades gave me a glance! Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:02:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim; it was a pleasure taking part in your contest. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/12/2021 1:10:00 PM

awesome job, especially the last line!! Congrats, paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:01:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I can still smell and taste your 5-star popcorn :) Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/12/2021 12:58:00 PM

Hi Paul, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:00:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis; pleased to share top place with you :) Warm regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/12/2021 9:46:00 AM

Quite rich in the details "drooping posture on dizzy stools" << great visuals! I've tried to enjoy going to the bars (or pub), but I'm too much of a home-body. I enjoy a few drinks, but with the smaller crowd, in the comfort of my own home. Best of luck on the contest. PS. I've heard "pop goes the weasel" all my life but I never knew what it meant (I always assumed it was some kind of innuendo, but apparently not).

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 12:54:00 PM

Thank you for the insightful feedback, Timothy. Like you I don't frequent bars and would rather have a drink in a quiet atmosphere...like that there is no danger of us having to pawn our clothes. ~ Best regards, my friend. // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/11/2021 4:36:00 PM

well done, paul! love the title, too...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 12:29:00 PM

Glad you like it, Ilene; thank you. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 4/11/2021 2:48:00 PM

Its not a term I've heard before, great poem Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 12:29:00 PM

Hi Jan....I only got to know of its meaning by accident, a long time ago; initially I knew it as part of a nursery rhyme. Thank you for stopping by, Hugs // paul

Kathleen Austin

Date: 4/11/2021 2:22:00 PM

What a fun poem! Nice work and way to even slip in two phrases with "p" on that last line!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:46:00 PM

Thank you, Kathleen; very lovely of you to come back with congrats....truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Kathleen Austin
Date: 4/12/2021 2:40:00 PM

Here to congratulate you on your win! Certainly no surprise in my eyes, as it was so well-penned, but my compliments all the same.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 12:24:00 PM

Thank you, Kathleen; glad you enjoyed. The letter "P" provides many options for use. Pleased to make your acquaintance :) Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/11/2021 1:41:00 PM

Hi Paul, You did a good with the letter P. Good content and imagery as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:04:00 PM

Thank you Alexis; your continuous support is truly appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/11/2021 11:36:00 AM

Great verse using the "Ps" for Kim contest, Paul, good luck in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Your wishes did bring me good luck :) Regards & Hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 4/11/2021 11:07:00 AM

Such an excellent selection for the letter P... You have a great imagination

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:33:00 PM

Thank you, S-1. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/11/2021 11:04:00 AM

Well done in "P"s Paul--there are some who do exactly as you depicted, having surrendered to booze. All the best.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 2:54:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comments, Vijay. Best regards // paul

Deborah Burch

Date: 4/11/2021 10:46:00 AM

Paul!! What a fabulous Pleiades you have written!! Made me giggle! Lol! Best wishes for the contest!! Big huggs!! Hope you’re well! Deb

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 1:08:00 PM

What a pleasure it is to see you and your awesome smile back on Soup, Deborah! You have been missed. Thank you for stopping by. Big hugs to you too, my friend. // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/11/2021 10:06:00 AM

Great entry for the contest Paul, well composed. I must admit I've never heard of that word pubbery, you learn something new everyday. Hope you're well. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 4/12/2021 1:48:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. To be honest I'd have preferred to call it "Pub Crawling", but the title can't consist of 2 words, so opted for Pubbery instead :) ~ Regards // paul