Men in Bars

Men in Bars

 

by the third drink

they’re quoting Shakespeare

and exhibiting the eccentricities

of your ex.

Reviews

[Elyne Knight]

Heh, this is awesome! Another one where in a few words and concrete images you perfectly capture a character, scene and universal feeling. Love it!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have one in response to this...it's called "Women in Bars". Stay tuned...the saga continues! ; ) Thanks so much, my friend!

[Betty Hermelee]

I wouldn't want to be that ex.... but seriously, this short piece says a lot about someone's ex; and talking and drinking at the same time about Shakespeare; I wonder what they said? Best, Betty

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think its more of what you're drinking that influences what you're saying. Lol, thanks so much, Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome😊

[Robert Trakofler]

I suppose it's really bad if by the third drink you are quoting yourself:?

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's funny how philosophical and/or clairvoyant we become after a few drinks. Thank you, Robert! How's your vegan restaurant doing?

[Robert Trakofler]

Hi Kelly:) I honestly don’t know how I survived thus far:/ but I’m still going:)

[LostSage]

Terse....that word has a bad connotation..... but it simply means straight to the point....no flowery words in between....I write quick poems too....I drink a few beers too to get up enough courage to go talk to a girl....you could get your heart ripped out by you girls....it is not as easy as you think.....stars and flowers atcha....✨💐

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your visit. Nice to meet you!

[andrew mitchell]

I think you are being too kind to drunks who these days resort to violence more often than not. However having said that there are a few who are entertaining, the humorous drunk, the wouldn't hurt a fly drunk and the philosophical drunk. Great brevity, nicely written.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hi Andrew! This was pure conjecture on my part, although I did work in a bar and drew mostly from recollection. I'm thrilled to have you here, though. My best, always!

[redzone]

now that is just weird, men in bars quoting Shakespeare.... that bar must be called "Poet's Bar(d) and Grill" and has an open mic of Shakespearian quotes instead of karioke.... at any rate Kelly, men talking about your ex, may not be the best night out.... though I would think drunk men into Shakespeare would be hilarious.... did you say this was a comedy club??? lol.... anyway, "to be or not to be, thy drink runith over" fair maidden... hic...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Are there men talking about my ex? Lol, no, no, Curt, you misunderstood that darlin. I was saying how men in bars sometimes exhibit the eccentricities of a woman's ex...by the third drink. I used to work in a bar, so I've pretty much heard it all. So good to see you on my page! Hope you're doing well through this new normal we're all adjusting to. Stay safe, my friend!

[redzone]

I don't know Kelly, if you're the bartender, men after three drinks may not only be acting like your ex, but talking about him too.... men, drinking, women, whether shaken or stirred, it's a hazardous mix... maybe this is why I sit in the corner, drink my drink and just play with my little umbrella... er... hic...

it is good to read you again, even if I get the poem wrong.... I'm good Kelly, hope you are as well...

[Ted Kniffen]

Most of the crowd of bravado speakers who engage in a battle of wits ... come unarmed.

Good one Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, duly noted, Ted. Thanks for the enlightenment!

[Ken Simm.]

Clever and tells my sex just where to get off in a very humourous and telling way. Not that I associate myself with such leeches at my age. But I must admit way back when. But then I was generally too nervous to talk to anyone let alone a woman in a bar. So pithy and clever.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ken. I don't think you stand alone, as far as being nervous about approaching women in a bar. We women have turned the tables though, and are approaching YOU! How does that make you feel? Oh, before I forget, I've been meaning to ask you what's the name of your horse, the one in your avatar. What a beauty.

[Ken Simm.]

His name is Mooey which is dutch for beautiful, Kelly. He is now an 18Hh Dutch warmblood and I bred him 13 years ago now. Thanks for asking. I hope you are ok.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha ... never been one to much hang out in bars once I passed the age of 20 something .. this cracks me up ... we, men sure do think much of ourselves even without drink ... but down three and sitting on the bar stool, hitting on women, we set ourselves up to a sucker punch .. short and to the point .. instant setting and scene and action in me nog .. nice job Legs ... your on top! ;)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Gene, I've written a follow up to this - women in bars. I was asked to, so stay tuned, my friend. The saga continues. ; ) Thank you for making my day. Have a wonderful weekend! xo

[Einstein Noodle]

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Kelly and once. I was the bar room poet. I had fans and they loved the Hemingway poet who could drink, dance and lie. I enjoyed the poem and thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to see you, John. Many blessings, and thank you for being here!

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Kelly and you are welcome.