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The Pub Ii

Inside pub steins stout magic spoke ‘neath genie wisps of bangle smoke Brown cone cigars, deep chubby pipes Aromatic spills to breach the night. Music calls to muted songs Rough knuckles echo Bodhrán drums. Flute, melodeon, bouzouki*, mandolin Penny whistles, uilleann pipes, one feisty violin. Pied piper rhythms, pied piper beats Bold Celtic persuasions to move proud legs and feet. To Daver and friendship, thank you! * Bouzouki...A stringed instrument that could stand up to the volume and intensity of fiddles, flutes, accordions, and pipes. *uilleann pipes...Irish bagpipes...melodeon. an Irish accordian

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Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 6/29/2017 5:06:00 AM

I was there in that pub, somewhere in a corner having a strategic view. I was a soldier eating my salad. I had not a fork or spoon just my knife ready to guard my life and a treasure hidden in my secret pocket: a new book of verses written by you. No pictures were necessary: Each verse depicted you. I ate my salad and you did not see me. Out it was raining. In, you mourmuring a song: Lily Marylin or It is a long way to Tiperrary to the sweet girl I know.

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 7/1/2017 9:21:00 AM

You truly do have the heart and spirit of the poet, Ovidiu! Keen multifaceted gem-like eyes , bring you insight and wisdom.

John Fleming

Date: 9/19/2016 12:22:00 AM

As soon as I saw the word "Pub" I assumed you had to be from the UK or Ireland. Either way it is still a cracking little poem! My best regards, Michelle. :) john

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 9/30/2016 9:48:00 AM

From Canada, but have enjoyed several Irish pubs. Beneath the pungently/spicy smoke odour, had been a clean smell reminding me of Murphy's soap. Good food, kind people, and music that will follow you home. My best wishes to you, John. Mikki :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2016 9:54:00 PM

Seeing this one again you wrote for our dear friend Daver. Isn't he the cat's meow?

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 6/25/2016 8:41:00 AM

Ah Andrea, he is so very sweet, good, fun, funny and wise, and we are lucky to have him on the Soup!:) He'd enjoy being called "the cat's meow", more than being given a Sasquatch hug. :)

Daver Austin

Date: 4/13/2016 1:26:00 PM

Haven't heard from you for a while. HOw are you doing? Well, I hope. Give us an e-mail and a new poem. We have a new cat. It comes through the screen and starts crying. This is an everyday happening. We call it Cry Baby. Hugs - a bushel and a peck. Old Cat Dave

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/13/2015 9:25:00 PM

will you ever be coming back, Michelle? It's been so long!!

Daver Austin

Date: 8/18/2015 3:20:00 PM

Where are you, Mikki and how are you? Please drop a line to your ardent fan, daver Love, daver

Daver Austin

Date: 4/8/2015 12:36:00 PM

Alas, the poet tree is not new at all, but my memory is so bad that all fine poetry is new each time I read it. A bushel of hugs. daver

Funom Makama

Date: 3/26/2015 12:02:00 PM

A lovely poem, thought provoking and insightful... thanks for the lovely share

Patricia Davis

Date: 3/8/2015 10:56:00 PM

Nice

Daver Austin

Date: 2/3/2015 9:54:00 AM

After two weeks of being house bound, my car is finally fixed. Now I just hope it starts after last nights awful cold weather. You stay warm and wonderful. Hugs, daver

Michelle Mac Donald
Date: 2/3/2015 9:17:00 PM

"awful cold weather" here too Daver.:( Hope you car starts! My car is doing alright...it's the door lock that freezes. Someone had said pour hot water on it; that worked alright until the water got the icy upper hand. Then I'd had to call CAA. I don't lock the door any longer.:) Love you, Mikki

Daver Austin

Date: 2/2/2015 10:45:00 AM

Love it. We have suffered our first big snow, actually nothing for you up there in Canada, but over 6 inches for us. The poor porch kitties poke heads out once in a while, but don't want to wade in the snow. Love and hugs. daver

Dave Timperley

Date: 1/21/2015 8:24:00 AM

Oh yes! you missed me out, I'm the Banjo man [or trying hard to be]. D.

Dave Timperley

Date: 1/21/2015 8:23:00 AM

How I would love to be in the midst of all this fervour! You could not resist the dance! I love it. God Bless D. It's a 7

Daver Austin

Date: 1/14/2015 3:47:00 PM

Hi, Mikki Did your pub have pizza? Oops! They probably would have thrown the pizza man out, right? Love, daver

Daver Austin

Date: 1/11/2015 9:47:00 AM

Love this one. Am I the "feisty" violin? This is a regular ball with all the color and music of a raucous pub. Love ya. daver

Daver Austin

Date: 12/21/2014 11:40:00 AM

Sure would love to join you in the pub, but will have to settle for a Merry Christmas. Hugs 'n such, daver

Itsoghole O Solomon

Date: 12/17/2014 4:58:00 PM

An Affective character in a pub. Good one!

Daver Austin

Date: 12/17/2014 11:28:00 AM

Just getting over the flu. I reread the Fiddler's Cat - a masterpiece. Love ya bushels. Dave

Gary Bateman

Date: 12/16/2014 3:06:00 PM

Hello Michelle, A most wonderful poem indeed. Being Half-Irish by ancestry I'm always interested in any writes like this one. Very Well-Done!! A "7" from me and this one is a FAV!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

David Williams

Date: 12/16/2014 2:02:00 PM

Hey Mikki it's been a while since I visited but it was worth it, hope you are ok and have a Happy Peaceful Christmas...David

Mazhar Butt

Date: 12/16/2014 12:03:00 PM

good and forceful descriptive piece,,,liked it!

Daver Austin

Date: 9/16/2014 1:45:00 PM

Hi, Mikki. I'm a way behind with my e-mail, but I came across this gem once again. Are you there? Listen talented one, Let's get busy with some more poetry stuff. Halloween is just around the corner and you are just the person to celebrate it with a write. Hugs, daver

Jadazzle United

Date: 5/30/2014 9:29:00 PM

A delight to read , Thanks for sharing .,

Daver Austin

Date: 4/21/2014 11:52:00 AM

The ad is poking fun at the television ad for Christian Mingle. Love, daver

Funom Makama

Date: 3/25/2014 4:44:00 PM

OMG! This is as beautiful as reality itself. I wish I could travel into your mind to have a friday chill in this particular pub. Nice creativity here!