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Scots Are Stingy

Someone told me that all Smythes are crazy, and I believed them At first, until I met one Who was delightful, and kind, and did not generalize people He gave me a chance, which was a marvelous thing. For I had not been willing to give him one. Another told me that old women are dried up. Not knowing any, I believed it. Until I became an old woman And realized I am more excited about life than I have ever been. I paint, cartoon, dance, play racquetball, and write poetry. So I am not dried up. They told me that all white people are stuck up. I looked at my skin. It is peach not white. I was relieved, for when they tell me, I usually believe it Until I meet one. And realize when we are talking about people ALL never makes sense. I should have known this right away. I am an identical twin, and we agree on practically nothing. My uncle told me that the Scottish are stingy; I believed him Because I was young, and I had never met one. I did not even know what they were. But then I grew up and had a DNA test. And guess what? I am Scottish. And I am not stingy, so I guess that one is out the window too. My uncle is still smirking about this one.

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Date: 1/7/2021 9:19:00 PM
Did you turn green, Scottie? -- Or did your uncle?! ... And will it be hop-skotch or Hops and Scotch on the Rocks?! lol. Great story, Caren. Thanks, gw
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/8/2021 7:07:00 AM
Very green, very Scottish. Very me!
Date: 1/7/2021 3:35:00 PM
Beam me up Scottie :) Take care, Richard.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/7/2021 7:58:00 PM
Thank you Richard. Stay safe!

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