Crossword Puzzles Poem by David Taylor
Crossword Puzzles
He sees you pretending not to look
And asks
“Do I tick all the boxes? ”
Well now let’s see
Cleanly shaven
Modest looks
Short hair
Not fat
Kindly eyes
That like reading books.
But how do you know if
I’m into greyhound racing
Hunting foxes
Eating meat
And chickens reared in boxes
Or like fast cars
And faster women
And fast food after drinking
And the only leftish things about me
Are one arm and a leg
But definitely not my head
And since you’re wearing trousers
Let’s not go round the houses
I’ll just act not interested……
Unless you’ve a secret
I’ve not anticipated.
Could it be
You write Poetry? He thinks…...
And just because he’s got cream crumble
Doesn’t mean some poetic
Chicken soup or even salad
Wouldn’t stop a tummy rumble…..
So here’s his poem ohh so humble
About his way to chat and grumble
To himself on the public tramway
When he notices that you are trying
Not to look, or any other kind of prying
As he sits and reads his book.
And you are really trying;
trying not to pry or look……
But really, really want to know
What is that book he’s reading?
If only he’d turn it just a little
You could relax
and go back to your crossword puzzle.
I really liked this one! Maybe because we are all guilty of the same secret, sly looks at others, and at the books they are reading...hoping, maybe, to find a fellow poetry lover? ? ? Good for a laugh or two, and yet right to the point of our behaviour!
Or did she watch you, with your pen. Wondering what you wrote, just then. If she knew, she’d be surprised, Your gift? She’s been immortalised.
Guilty David. I love how you write about everyday life experiences Might I say without offending; O) you are such a sponge. You soak up the world around you and with a little twist you come up with such beautiful flowing verse Always a 10
should say in line not [lie] oooopppssssssssss a daisy! ! ! ! ! !
What an entertaining read....don't have subways in my town, buses on main rd. not here in neighborhoods so i don't get to peek...But, in the book stores, I always try to see what people in lie are buying and I love to people watch in Starbucks, especially the babies....great poem David.......[gave me a laugh as I sit here doing bills] ~~~marci.m.xo
David...Public transportation is one of my favorite places to watch people! Nicely done! Hugs, Dee
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5/12/2024 8:25:45 AM # 1.0.0.1119
A regular laughing track David. Neatly done. But with some iron thoughts within the velvet glove. There are some insightful questions here. Respect.