Just One Last Shot

Just One Last Shot

Beneath the hopeful

ever hungry

and watchful eyes

of assorted gulls ..

He sat there feeding

crumbs to our

harbour sparrows ..

At least those

that bathed in the fine

red dust,

that settled between

his weary,

sandaled feet ..

While also, I might

just add ..

Casually working on

his winter tan ..

And reflecting long

and deep upon

every single one of

those he had once

either loved or lost ..

Now all gone though ..

And then ..

The terns came and then

they came again ..

Tiny diving,

jet propelled jewels ..

With bills filled

full of silver fish upon

their eventual rising ..

And his heart

did leap again ..

So he ordered another

medronho shot

before eventually retiring ..

Content and satisfied

that another day

had not yet been wasted ..

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I loved the turn and terns in this poem. What appeared to be a reflection on loss did an about turn. The ending far more hopeful than the beginning. I felt that heart leap and another shot of medronho will see him sleeping peacefully and in better spirits in the morning. You know, it is the little things in life that give the greatest pleasure. I also like to ponder by the harbour. Beautiful poem Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

Please accept my belated but sincere thank you's Chris .. very late, but also very sincere in the sending :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello Neville. You are writing my story now. My blood pressure went up and a Russian doctor. He told me. Two shots of whiskey will lower your blood pressure. Maybe I should get a Japanese doctor? Good afternoon from Michigan and thank you for sharing the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

Hello Johnnie C .. believe me, try taking three and have one for me on the way down .. Cheers my friend .. and a good early mane from down here in the west sticky out tail bit of the UK :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello Neville. Still waiting for warm days in Michigan. Michigan is like the Prince song. "Sometimes in snows in April."

[Neville]

I have known that happen here before now too my friend .. wait until evening and have a large one on me :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Neville.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree with Linda, there is an overwhelming sadness here, and it resonates with my heart. Those who he loved and lost, now are all gone. But the memories are tangible and live on. You write such wonderful, evocative pieces, Nev. I simply can't wait for that little baby to arrive!

[Neville]

bless ya Kelly .. and no neither can I 🐣🐥:)

[Beccy]

There is some wonderfully evocative imagery in this poem Neville.

I could see it so clearly in my mind's eye. It was like sitting next to the old man; sort of just like I did with my grandpa, when as children he would take my sister and I fishing at Duston Mill. It was so peaceful and unspoilt then, but it has been three decades plus since we last visited, so like everything in this world I expect it has changed out of all recognition.

Never waste a day says it all; and thank you for the memory and trust you and yours are keeping well.

Beccy. X

[Neville]

what a treat to have you visit Beccy .. and thank you so much for that heart-warming bit o sharing my friend .. sadly good old Duston Mill is a poor shadow of its former self .. my last visit must have been twenty odd years ago .. but I still have such fond memories of it, just as you clearly do .. Hey your Grandpa never took you into the garden of the Melbourne Arms or the Squirrels Inn for a packet of crisps and a shandy did he :)

[Beccy]

Yes he did. The Squirrels was his favourite; and we were actually allowed inside as well, which was a real treat for us.

[Neville]

Cor blimey missus, I played skittles for the Squirrels back in the day .. I probably nicked one or two of your crisps too when you were looking the other way ... 🐧x

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Hellos, Neville,
It sounds calming, but a little resounding of disappointment.
The bird he feeds, next to you, I find that romantic,
I like it when someone does something special for me,
I get the giggles, and just smile,
But the next lines, you sound disappointed,
Love the read, --1809 Black Plague December

[Neville]

Hello 1809 Black Plague December .. and please forgive this very late response to the kind review note that you left here following your visit .. We do seriously appreciate each one .. Oh' and please feel free to giggle :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

There is a beautiful sadness to this. We find joy in the smallest things as we age, trying to find importance along the way. I feel this in my bones.

[Neville]

thank you kindly and truly Linda .. very muchly appreciated my friend .. Neville

[emmajoygreen]

A beautiful canvas start to finish.

[Neville]

that'll do nicely, thank you.

[willweb]

I could hear the waves lapping and the gulls happily squawking as I read this. I felt a hint of sadness but a large dose of hope and to find the day un-wasted, at least as of right then...I liked that. Nicely done.

[Neville]

thank you kindly willweb, much appreciated sir :)

[Lorry]

Do you know I only found out gulls were a protected species when I started carrying crossbow to Asda! Apparently they frown on that, the police, not the gulls, although they would if they try grabbing my cornetto again, greedy little bleeders! (The gulls not the cops)
I'd need a drink too after seeing those flippin' flapping' things in my face.
I wonder if they'll let me carry my sling and ball bearings, or is that against the law now too? Pfft!
Oh, it is against the law! Okay well.
Are land mines still illegal too? :-)

[Neville]

greedy beggars indeed .. both the cops and the gulls from personal experience .. I'll go check on the land mines and get back to ya Loz 🐧

[AYVID N]

A day may not be full of great accomplishments yet small things can make it feel great. Stuff that we love and contentment in our own company. This was beautiful to read.

[Neville]

how outstandingly write you are .. and I thank you ever so kindly and true .. Neville :) read more
how outstandingly write you are .. and I thank you ever so kindly and true .. Neville :)

[AYVID N]

I really enjoyed the mood and ambience of the poem. Give me one last shot to go down with the sunset and I'll want for nothing more. :)

You're most welcome, dear Neville.

[Neville]

I feel well n truly indulged .. Thank you DIVYA :)