The Sofa and It's Tales

The sofa may be stained and old
But what stories can it unfold
Sit ye down and you'll be told
 
It was on that sofa i met your mam
A few more kisses, and a few more drams
Through the bottom of the glass
She looked real glam
 
For in the morning
After the night before
To sleep on the couch
I'd always end up on the floor
 
The sitting room door always creaked
It was her father who always peaked
Just to be sure he knew i was there
And not slowly sneaking up the stair
 
So the sofa's in house's 
With so many tales to be told
Are we going to divulge
And be so bold?
 
For there are kids called Brooklyn, India and Sahara
Kids of today, and kids of tomorrow
Children from Europe, and from Poland's Craiova
Not many kids have been called Sofa




" This just came to me after seeing the word Sofa in Doris Culverhouse's poem Stained "

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 10/10/2009 3:36:00 PM
Well James, You've certainly got the humor going in this one. LOL And, no, I have never heard of a child named sofa in all of my years of calling rolls in schools as a substitute teacher. I've heard a lot of names. But Sofa has NEVER been one of them. Great fun with this write, James. God bless. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 10/10/2009 8:57:00 AM
LOL well done I had a little giggle at this one ... if only that sofa could talk LOL I dont know if I want to know love Jayne x x x
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Date: 10/6/2009 10:00:00 AM
Dang Mr. Fraser,..I just wrote Doris in a comment,..wondering if'n I'd read another run down furniture poem today ! Congrats,..you are the famous # 3 ! Great poem Sir ! james
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Date: 10/6/2009 6:12:00 AM
Very neat. Brings home a lot of memories.Thank you for sharing. Thanks also for your kind comment on my poem.
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Date: 10/5/2009 7:45:00 PM
Well, now that's a boom! I love it when a single word triggers so many things! Possibilities @.@ thanks a lot for sharing!! Last stanza rocks xD
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Date: 10/5/2009 4:59:00 PM
Interesting and well written poem. It was fun to read. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem, "Answered Prayer". Caroline.
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Date: 10/5/2009 4:19:00 PM
Puts me in mind of a sofa I sat in front of all night with a young man (mom called him a stray) that my dad brought home one time... what a great memory and a great poem! Thank you for your comments on my new stuff too, James, you always make me smile. ~Trudy~
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Date: 10/5/2009 12:32:00 PM
Great story behind your sofa and the love you found on it, James. The last verse gives a great perspective of the future. Doris's wonderful poem proved to be a great source of inspiration for you. And while there are few children named "Sofa," Sophie is quite popular in Poland and other Eastern European countries. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 10/4/2009 2:03:00 PM
Awww... the tales a sofa can tell. Cute poem, James.
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Date: 10/4/2009 11:40:00 AM
your poems always a pleasure Frases--Charma
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Date: 10/4/2009 8:30:00 AM
What an inspired write, James! Ah yes, the stories that could be told, be we so bold! Excellent poetry and a delightful read! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/4/2009 2:33:00 AM
It is me again. The second stanza is what made me think of the comments below. Sara
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Date: 10/4/2009 1:49:00 AM
Interesting write,James. It reminded me of a song from long ago that came on the radio about a man who sang I never went to bed with an ugly woman but woke up with quit a few. I love the names that you gave the children what about the name Maple. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 10/3/2009 4:29:00 PM
Oh I Loved this One Highlander... a little bit of family history ... It was endearing... Great Write ... (especially you slipping into the archaic Scots Tongue -Smile) MoonBee
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Date: 10/3/2009 4:11:00 PM
Nice Idea:) nicely written!
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