An Incorrigible Clod

I'm magnifying my meager accomplishments.
“I've been to Mars (in Pennsylvania), and Moscow
(In Idaho). I even lived (for four days) in a villa
In downtown Rome.” The elegant matron I'd
Like to seduce isn't speaking. I don't think that
She's impressed. To hell with her, then; I
Proceed to the substitutes, women less lovely,
Less wealthy, or dumb, but they also seem to
Believe I'm a lout, and their husbands are staring.
I give up. Defeated, I finish my drink and go
Back to the bar to surrender the glass. Then
I notice the barmaid. She isn't too bad, so I ask
For another, and, when she looks up, I lean
Forward, and say, “Didn't I see you in Spain?”



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2010-01-18 at 13:56

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