You Poem by Tom Allport

(cont.) 2 - now see you apparently took my earlier grammar suggestions, though " was" instead of " were" i've heard from at least one American coworker, years ago. bri " ;) and 2 years ago i suggested " were" for " was" .

1 - two years gone by and i'll use this in April's showcase, AND i'll throw in your helpful Poet's Notes. thanks. bri :) i wonder if Rajnish read your PN. people don't always do what they (exactly) WANT to do. did this happen to you, Tom, with your father? (cont.)

to my/our July 2017's 'showcase of and for PH poets'. thanks, Tom. bri :)

the first time i read were where [instead of where were] i thought it was a typo. then i kept seeing it. and You was always in the pub, with was instead of were, caught my attention. did they/it catch anyone else's? is the writing intentional, British, or.............am i hallucinating! ? hee-hee. ;) i'm NOT assuming (as i and others sometimes do) that this poem is a true account of the author's experience. if it is, he has my condolences. Light Verse about a heavy subject! ! ! bri :) to MyPoemList........i think.

A poignant narrative about the growth of a young man told since his childhood. The sordid fact remains that his father preferred drinking more than anything else. Thanks for sharing. All the Best, Tom Allport.