Ronald D Thompson Poet Rhyme

What Is His Name

The party’s going well, the drinks are flowing fast,
When someone saunters over from my long and distant past.
‘Hello’ I say sheepishly, for his name I do not know,
Is it Frank or maybe Steve? I hope it doesn’t show. 

‘Where are you working these days?’ a fishing exercise, 
But I still don’t know his name, something I’m struggling to disguise.
‘I’m sorry’ he says ‘but I cannot place your name’
‘Me neither’ I reply ‘ but it’s Ronnie all the same’.

11th November 2019
Give me 8 lines of poetry contest
Sponsor - Tania Kitchin

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Line Gauthier November 13, 2019 at 6:21 AM Enjoyed your poem, Ronald. I can so relate. LOL Congrats on your win. Ronald D Thompson November 13, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thank you so much. Best wishes...Ron x

Hannah Borke November 13, 2019 at 6:17 AM ‘Party’s’ — wasn’t it one party? This poem’s for everyone. Ronald D Thompson November 13, 2019 at 9:26 AM Stand corrected. Appreciated...Ron :)

Tania Kitchin November 13, 2019 at 5:01 AM Ron, congratulations on your winning placement in the contest, I love this and it makes me smile every time I read it, it is clever and fun and so true to life! Ronald D Thompson November 13, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thank you Tania. Glad you enjoyed. Best wishes...Ron

Lindsay Laurie November 12, 2019 at 6:52 PM Hello Ronald … you got out of that beautifully Ronald. Must remember this … thanks Ronald - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf November 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM A FAVE for me, Ronnie! What a world of sociological commentary could be replaced by your remarkable poem, which probably resonates with anyone who's ever met up with their past!! Bravo! Cheers, gw Ronald D Thompson November 12, 2019 at 2:33 PM Cheers Gershon. I am sure most people will have encountered this awkward situation. Appreciate the endorsement my friend. Best...Ron :)

Chris Green November 12, 2019 at 1:51 PM Don't you just hate when that happens? In my line of work many have worked for me throughout the years and every once in a while an old employee will see me and I am left in the same predicament. Really well done Ron. I love the humor I find on your page. Ronald D Thompson November 12, 2019 at 1:54 PM Thanks Chris. Yeah happens to me from time to time. I think it's an age thing as well. It's like trying to remember an actors name and then you find you cannot remember the film he is in either! Hope all is well my friend..Ron :)

Na Na November 11, 2019 at 5:56 PM Hi Ronnie Great poem. Its got that you cant look away until your done reading it. Thanks for sharing Ronald D Thompson November 12, 2019 at 6:58 AM Thanks. Glad you enjoyed and appreciate you taking the time to post a comment. Best wishes..Ron :)