Mz. Mizery

Hello, mind if i join you?
Thanks, Mz.. Mizery, I heard you
love company, Sure could use some company myself.
I know what you mean, sure can get lonely at times.

What are you drinking? I'll buy the first
round. Me? Scotch and water.
The same you say? Good choice.
Say, gotta cigarette? I only smoke when i drink.
No, i don't mind menthol.
Thank you.

So what's your story? Brokenheart, hmm?
Do i know anything about them?
Lady, you're talking to an expert on this subject.
Yeah, they hurt like hell. Makes ya wanna lay down and die.
Sure, they heal in time. Could leave a permanent scar though.

My story? Drugs, alcohol, hatred, irresponsible people.
No, no, not me. I mean i am drinking now but i only drink
on oaccasion and this is one of those occasions.
Nah, it's other people i know with these problems.
They bring you right down with'em that they do.
Melodramatic? Me? Only on occassion like with the drinking.

Why don't i just leave? Well, that's a good question
Ms. Mizery.. see if i leave they have no one to
help them. Oh, and i love them even though they have these
problems. Guess that would be a simple solution.
I don't know what i'll do. Gotta do something though.

Do you come here often? Not a bad place. Pretty cool
little jazz quartet. Wanna dance? Huh?
Yeah, some may think we are gay but who cares?
Let's jump boogie and jive our troubles away, what you say?
Oh. Alright, i understand. Some folks just don't care to dance.

Well, nice talking with you and thanks for your company
was pleasant. Sure I'll be back...
Oh, and that brokenheart will mend.
Glue? Worth a try.
Ointment? Could help with the scarring.

Gotta run
Have a nice night.
Bye bye for now.
Sure enjoyed your company Mz. Mizery
 

Author's Note

misery loves company so i heard... the Z is not used much by me anyway so I thought I would give the Z a little time

Reviews

[April Child]

It sure does. I like this, made me smile. A more light hearted approach to a broken heart. Great image of you propping up the bar with misery and then taking a boogie together.

Do you come here often? Not a bad place. Pretty cool
little jazz quartet. Wanna dance? Huh?
Yeah, some may think we are gay but who cares?
Let's jump boogie and jive our troubles away, what you say?
Oh. Alright, i understand. Some folks just don't care to dance

Nice. Made me smile, perhaps I shouldnt be smiling in the face of misery but I liked the poem.

[None]

A great standpoint to write from and especially how mizery loves company! Many like to drink their sorrows away and someone else always has a sadder tale. Great write filled with amusing occurences!

[thecoolone52]

i got a little confused but i read it slow so i picked it up...... the whole bar scene is when the mizery sets in sometimes... the bar scene is kinda make or break.... it can pick you up or drag you straight down.... great imagrey and physchology there!!!

[Blackbirdsong]

I've spent some time with her myself and I agree with you...get away from her as quickly as possible. She's not happy unless you're feeling worse than her and that's saying something because according to her, she suffers more than anybody else. I remember this from when you had it up before. Love it more now I think. :)

[zig]

you have a very strong sense of voice in this, and the dialog style really brings that out. original and fun to read. very well done

[THE BLACK SEAL]

lol i really really liked this one keep them coming

[Keith]

I liked this one.
Thanks for bringing it up again.

Easy on the bloody crumpets Ms. Bloomer Brigade...

:)
I'm gonna go listen...
Thanks as well.

[E. M. Murren]

This is just wonderful. It is so playful. The offhand remarks just cracked me up. Ah, yes, misery does love company. Really well done.