Daver Austin Poet Narrative

Wonderful Town

WONDERFUL TOWN

Dear Harry,
   Tell ya bout this here town
Cornfield Junction
Man!     This here be a clean town
I mean    clean!
Got a fine old church
Minister a preachin’ hell’s fire
Aint no bars in Cornfield Junction
No siree – nary a one
Sun goes down – town closes down
Evreebody know evreebody
Like……..
“Mornin’ Jim.    How ya be?”
“I be jist fine.   Hows bout ye?”
“What’s new, old Jim?”
“Nuthin’   Hows bout you?”
“Nuthin too.”
Aint no loose wimen in this here town
Back in “36    Mayor Hook put ‘em down
Gamblin?
No!   No!
Jist bingo ‘n dominoes
Got a small    clean    station in Cornfield Junction
That’s where I’m a headed now, old Harry
I’m clearin’ outa this damn town!
            Yers Trooly,     Elmer

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Kris Walters January 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM Ah, this is really cute, a fun read! Thanks for a great comment- keep a handle on them squirrels! :) hugs, Kris

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM Yeah, you had to be joking with me! So I'll joke back. From how you describe this town, I give it a 0. heeheehee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM luv football much Dave.. and my four sons bowl in leagues all around N.J. and are super good ... one has a 230 average..luv.. thankxx for your sweet comments on my contest entry... appreciate and happy Sunday.. onto football playoffs shortly..

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM gosh, DAver, maybe I better stop telling people when I give them highest rating. Did you know about the rating box right here above our comments, it goes from 0 to 7. NOw I am worried people don't know about it! Were you funnin' with me? Luv, andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM Very funny Dave .. a great dialogue to enhance the piece my friend.. reminds me of the time I lived in Dalzell, South Carolina and everyone met at the general store each morning..haha.. luv it ..

Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM hahaha, Clever clever, Daver. LOVE IT. Thanks for posting a new one. a 7!

Elaine George January 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM Thanks for making my day Daver. Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire January 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM Hey, Daver, never heard of the author you mentioned, but I might be interested in reading those books if you enjoy them. Let me know, okay? Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire January 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM No gambling or loose women? Heck, I don't blame Elmer for heading out of town. I'd flee from any town where bingo and dominoes where the main attractions! Funny portrait of Cornfield Junction, Daver! Love, Carolyn

Joe Maverick January 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM well you can't please em all daver, so you'll have to make do with me.! enjoyed.