A Serving of Flattery

A Serving of Flattery

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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In Morrison's I took a break,
black coffee and a slice of cake
and sat there as the rain poured down.

My daughter picked at pink shelled prawns,
green salad leaves adorned her plate,
she's far too conscious of her weight.

As we engaged in idle chat,
a sideways glance, it dawned on me,
that we'd aquired some company.

He stood there in his dark grey suit,
a poppy in his left lapel,
as though enchanted by a spell.

Some awkward seconds, then he spoke,
his finger pointing to my head.
I felt my cheeks flush post-box red.

What did he want, a bloomin date?
"My dear", he said, "Your hat looks great".

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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you are of course invariably write .. this is indeed, a fun read Chris.

Neville

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Many thank yous for giving this oldie an airing Neville.

Chris
Love the title with this one. Very cute and well written. Definitely brought a smile to my face. :) Thanks for sharing.

Posted 6 Years Ago


yes this is one interesting read, i was smiling as i was reading the last line

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you sette. I do like it when a poem comes along out of every day things.

Chris
This made me smile here. The flattery does come unexpected most of the times ;) but ah, would have liked more to know if he stayed to ask for a bloomin' date after that or not ;P
Nothing like what I've read here before so I enjoyed this piece very much :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Dr YumnaKay, so pleased you found this poem entertaining.

Chris
Could have been me >> I am always talking to strange (well those I don't know . not strange as in funny) ladies in Morrisons > usually about items being moved around

Hope he didn't spoil you cake and chat

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Oh no, not at all. In fact he was the icing on my cake lol. Thank you Wild Rose. Have a good day.read more
Wild Rose

6 Years Ago

Cant have a good day > Awake all night heavy rain storm force wind
Not raining now but still .. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Sun out here, windy as well, but not as much as where you are. baton down the hatches, it will pass.
Smiles yeah just a hat I bet:) That was too cute:)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

There's a poem in that :)
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6 Years Ago

Yes but I am poemed out so speak it allow it to flourish and find its way:)
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

:)) ..............
I do not think that I typed that I like this. herms, more than ten characters.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Jack O. Pleased you did

Chris
sometimes a compliment is just a compliment...but i like what you portray here...something lighthearted, but in this day and age can also be taken as a come on...something to be wary of...
we have to be so careful these days, don't we?
impressions and assumptions...and you poke a playful pen at that.
j.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob. I'm quite sure that he was just paying a compliment, but the whole episode makes en.. read more
So......Did you get to see his etchings? ;-) Here we are all agog, wondering whether Morrison's will pay you royalties for this whimsical poetic plug.
Thanks Chris, for a nice gentle giggle .
Norman



Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Pleased to make you giggle Norman. Yes, I have certainly given some promotional time to Morrisons ha.. read more
I enjoyed this tale. I liked the attempt for a date. Thank you Christine for sharing the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Coyote, pleased my poem entertained you.

Chris
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

Don't attempt a offer for a date. Could of been your true love Christine. You are welcome.

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

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