Tip of the Tongue

What’s her name again? That actress
In that movie we just saw?
Is she English, maybe? Ooh, her name
Is stuck inside my craw.

Yes, the one we saw on Sunday.
I forgot the movie’s title.
I know it’s not so important
But right now it seems so vital.

The director also did a film
We both enjoyed a lot.
It had many famous people
But I can’t recall the plot.

I could Google it, but really
It’s up in my brain among
All the other miscellanea
That’s gathered on my tongue.

If I’m lucky and I’m patient,
Sometimes what I need will slip
To the place where I can reach it
Just an inch out from the tip.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 10, 2016 at 12:09 AM
Agreed with Bickerstaffe! I can't concentrate on a movie if I can't figure out the actor's name ... everything else is pushed aside until then! It was all wonderful and funny, but I really liked the way you worded the last stanza .... just an inch out from the tip. Love how well you find the humor in everyday life :)
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:41 AM
good to see you here again, timothy! thank you very much for your supportive remarks - i appreciate them very much!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 8:44 PM
I hate when that happens! It just drives me N U T S !!! and, you know what, it's happening mote and more!!!!! Oh well, I guess I must take it as it comes. Disturbingly hilarious Ilene!!! Best wishes, Keith
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:40 AM
"disturbingly hilarious" - i love it! thank you, kind sir, for your very special comment...
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 8:45 PM
Whoops! that's 'more'! K.
Manassian Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 8:36 PM
You are the best!!! How often I suffer from this, but I can't let it rest till I know the answer. I WOULD Google it if I hope to have any peace. Hugs, my dear. So well written.
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:39 AM
great to hear from you, eileen! thank you very much for the comment. i guess this will happen more often as we get older...
Williams Gault Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 6:58 PM
This read so smoothly, I just breezed through. Quite clever, much enjoyed!
Bauer Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 11:38 AM
thank you very much, dineen! much appreciated...
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