Singing the Blues

From his pulpit the parson railed 'gainst booze

   For some in his pews this wasn't good news

      For so many, you see

         Bootlegged on the qui vive

            They all harmonized in singing the blues
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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September 29, 2019 at 3:29 AM
This is funny and clever - but i'm sure with one glass of wine or a bottle of beer they would sing far better in harmony. This poem brings an image to mind of bootleggers and parson screaming shouting and singing, who was the loudest I wonder - great limerick John, a fave. Hugs and blessings Jen.
Hinshaw Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Thanks, Jenn - enjoyed your comments. Best always - Bob
Ball Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Too cute Robert, Also too true. Some people do raise Cain on Saturday night and then go to church on Sunday and think they are being good Christians. A good write. my friend. God Bless, JB
Hinshaw Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Thank you, Judy, for your very apt comment!!! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H
Rodrigues Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Hard to hear the rail against hard liquor. The boys are singing the blues until their next chug.
Hinshaw Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 7:03 PM
Yep, Kim: I'm not sure who outshouted each other, the preacher or the bootleggers! Thanks for dropping by - Bob H
Laurie Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 6:34 PM
G'day Bob … surely the parson realizes we all sing better when we're boozed - thanks Mate - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 4:15 PM
This is hilarious, Robert. I can just picture those fellows singing harmony! :) gw
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