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Shamelessly inspired by my poem 'Emu'

 
 

‘Beasties’ is a bar that’s run for all the local pets It’s quite easily found because it’s next door to the vets The barman is an Emu but he gets it in the neck The locals call him Gregory and whisper, “Peck, peck, peck.” One day Rum said, “Why don’t we go down and get a drink?’ But Raisin said, “I don’t want you to throw up in the sink!” Well, Rum was quite persuasive and was acting rather rash He climbed up on some stilts and wore an awful fake moustache He said, “I’ve got it figured out, for we’re not old enough.” He said it in a voice he thought was gruff and slightly tough Raisin laughed her socks off and said, “This, I’ve got to see, But when it all goes badly wrong… don’t blame it all on me!” It wasn’t very long before they walked into the bar Raisin was astounded that - on stilts - they’d got this far Rum still had his fake moustache and talked like his Papa And Raisin’s master plan meant that she wore a lady’s bra Rum said, “Gregory, I’d like drinks for my wife and I.” The emu huffed, “Will no one use my name before I die? I’m Englebert Von Spindlelegs.” The emu rubbed his neck And all the other drinkers laughed when Rum said, “Peck, peck, peck!” Englebert the emu laid out one or two drinks mats, “Don’t you know the drinking age does not apply to cats.” And then he had a little laugh which made his long neck jiggle “So I will serve you crazy cats, if you can make me giggle.” Rum said, “I will treat that task as though it were a dare, But take my word for it, you’ll need a change of underwear. I shall place this order; it will bring you to your knees… I’d rather like a ‘Feline Special’, barman, if you please.” The emu scratched his head and said, “Im trying hard to think, And I don’t think I’ve come across that particular drink.” Raisin said, “Ignore him ‘Greg’ it’s just a G&T, And maybe you would like to pour another one for me.” Englebert (or Gregory) considered ‘Gin and Tonic’ He eyeballed Rum n Raisin and his voice was quite ironic “What makes that a ‘Feline Special’ in your catty head?” Rum stared at the barman, “Mice and Lemon,” he said The emu grinned a little and he said, “I have heard worse, But I would have been more impressed if you had spoke in verse But, hey, I kinda like you cats and I’m inclined to think The trouble that you’ve gone too should earn each of you a drink.” So Englebert (or Gregory… he’ll answer either call) Handed them two glasses filled up white and very tall “We serve dogs and we serve cats and creatures of that ilk But no one here drinks alcohol so there’s your nice cold milk.”

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Date: 9/18/2023 4:31:00 PM
Wonderful Terry, another hilarious tale from the Rum n Raisin saga. Gregory peck peck peck, very clever… Belle
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Date: 9/16/2023 8:29:00 PM
Englebert von Spindlelegs...Austrian..pet bars? I'm in! I'll have a hot dog and a Hummer (ice cream drink). Clever Terry!
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Date: 9/18/2023 4:59:00 PM
Hi, Anaya. Hadn’t contemplated the Austrian angle and I thought a hummer was a car (of sorts) but I can probably run to an ice cream drink. Glad you enjoyed.
Date: 9/14/2023 10:04:00 AM
Terry you know how much l love and appreciate your Terry humour and No 8 does not disappoint! You are clever minded and hilarious…l would love a coffee and to hang out with you…laughter galore l would imagine and you are buying!! Hehe…..Great write once again….Debx
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Date: 9/15/2023 11:40:00 AM
Nice idea, Deb. Alas, I think I may be barred from Australia for crimes against poetry. Besides, if I ordered toast and marmite, I’d probably be deported. ;-)
Date: 9/13/2023 12:26:00 PM
Lol, you're certainly on a roll with this story Terry. Gregory Peck peck peck, what a hoot. Very creative writing. Tom
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Date: 9/13/2023 2:55:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. I was mid write about Rum n Raisin going for a bevvy when I wrote ‘Emu’. The two kinda intertwined. Nice to hear from you. Terry
Date: 9/13/2023 10:04:00 AM
terry - i am delighted that you worked that "gregory peck peck peck" into a rum n raisin tale and, of course, in a brilliantly rhymed poem at that. i could read one of these every day and i'd enjoy 'em all...
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Date: 9/13/2023 1:57:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene. Of course the average seven year old wouldn't know who Gregory Peck was… but hey… we’re not seven! I’ll keep writing these as long as I can but PERLEEESE… one a day is asking a bit much! ;-)
Date: 9/13/2023 6:45:00 AM
Awww Terry, what an adorable ending. The entire tale is captivating as are all of your poems, not limited to rum and raisin sagas. I love your character, Gregory Peck Peck Peck. You must not allow Rum and Raisin to grow up too much so that their adventures stay so amusing. Promise!
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Date: 9/13/2023 11:15:00 AM
You’re quite safe, Lin. Rum n Raisin we’re merely pretending to be older so they could be served in the bar. Not that either you or I ever did that. Glad you enjoyed.
Date: 9/12/2023 10:25:00 PM
Keep em coming, that book doesn't look too far off. Another epic tale. People look at me funny when I sip on a glass of milk when at the club, or in a restaurant, little do they know its laced with a good bit of Baileys, my favourite I think, when I have a drink. Rum and Raison did it again Terry, well done.
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