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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

DAY 26 - NAPOWRIMO 2011

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FAST FOOD TO TAKE AWAY OR SIT-IN

To the chippy with Charlie it is then
“Fish ‘n’ chips twice mate,” Charlie shouts
Looks like he’s ignoring you, Charlie boy
“Fish ‘n’ chips twice mate,” he shouts again

“I heard you the first time, second and third
Saying ‘fish ‘n’ chips twice’ two times, makes four
Makes some people laugh… but you look drunk
So I’ll just… get your fish ‘n’ chips… twice”

“That would be nice, if you’d be so kind
Because what I really wouldn’t like
Is to have to ask you for a sixth time
I know my limit and you should know yours”

“Ha ha… a sixth time… I like your style…
O.K I’ll… just get on with it then”
“You’re a gentleman and a scholar
But I bet you already knew that”

“Oh, by the way, is it takeaway
Or is it, perchance, to sit-in?
Thought I’d better ask, ‘cos you never did say
And I wouldn’t like to get it wrong”

“Is that another one of your daft ‘jokes’… ?”
“What d’you mean…? Oh, I see… SIT in
You don’t wanna be sitting in your food
…I really never thought of it like that”

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19 comments:

  1. brenda wApril 26, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    You are funny, no two ways around it, maybe six, but I know my limits.
    ~Brenda

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  2. Madeleine Begun KaneApril 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Another fun one. :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Funny :)

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  4. Stan SkiApril 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks to:
    Brenda; Glad to hear it :)
    Mad Kane; If the chips are a joke - take them with a pinch of salt... :)

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  5. Stan SkiApril 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks I'mnotaverse; Just for laughs. :D

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  6. vivinfranceApril 26, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    You're in a great groove at the moment, Stan - don't disappear on us when April's over.

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  7. Stan SkiApril 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks Viv; It's been coming and going a bit, but I feel back on track now.

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  8. RonApril 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Great dialog. Love these tangles.
    I thought you might like THIS

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  9. Stan SkiApril 26, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks Ron; Had fun writing it.

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  10. MaryApril 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What a clever poem, one that begs to be read aloud! The ending was a hoot!

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  11. Stan SkiApril 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks Mary; I saw it on a sign outside a fast food place and thought...

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  12. ElizabethApril 26, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Mostly take out, but do occasionally sit in, and just as you suggest, that can be dangerous. You are on a roll, and I'm enjoying this morning grin, smile, and laugh aloud. Keep it coming, Stan,

    Elizabeth

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  13. flaubertApril 26, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Agreed Stan, you are funny and fun to read in the morning. Thanks.

    Pamela

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  14. Stan SkiApril 27, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Thanks to:
    Elizabeth; Would you like fries with that...? :)
    Pamela; If I can put smiles on faces, I'm happy.

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  15. Mr. WalkerApril 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    You had me at the title - and it just got better and better. Thanks.

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  16. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I'm always late to the gate when reading others' posts...so I don't get to read yours in the morning, but after a long day at work...an equally fun time to read a fun poem! I, too, have enjoyed your work and hope to continue seeing it after NaPoWriMo! :)

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  17. Stan SkiApril 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Thanks to:
    Mr.Walker; Glad you enjoyed...
    Whenwordsescape; No reason not to continue.

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  18. Mariya KolevaApril 28, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Should be read aloud for sure! Great pleasure in it!

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  19. Stan SkiApril 28, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Thanks Mariya; I might just try it.

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