An attempt at Thomas D's ghazal challenge.


Dry

One week in, and I'd kill for a cold glass of beer.
(Say the word and I will, for a cold glass of beer.)

There's no painkiller out there that works half so well;
I would trade any pill for a cold glass of beer.

I would storm any castle, brave the fires of Hell,
Climb that Duke of York's hill for a cold glass of beer.

Free drinks, but for pickle fans only? That's swell!
I'd get slathered in dill for a cold glass of beer.

There's a bar in the junkyard? I won't mind the smell;
I'd parade through the swill for a cold glass of beer.

Bisexual threesomes? Sure! That won't repel—
I'd do both Jack and Jill for a cold glass of beer.

Whose idea was this month off from drinking, pray tell?
You can send them my bill for a cold glass of beer.

Ah, Court, 'twas your hubris that spawned this dry spell,
And you'll wait three weeks still for a cold glass of beer.




Poetry by Lady Courtaire
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Written on 2020-09-18 at 02:53

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Ducks
Love the lilt of this. Such a musical text and boy could I not make it a week at this point haha. Great Ghazal! Very

Creative and
Undeniably
True for
Everyone (or just me?)
2020-09-20


shells
Excellent attempt at Ghazal challenge, loved the humour. I'm sure you'll get there, cheers have one for me!
2020-09-19


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
Two and a half weeks by now, hold on.

Well done, this gave me a much needed smile.
2020-09-19


F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh, so many funny lines in this. I thoroughly enjoyed the fun, and the fact you placed it in this form really impresses! Very well done, thanks.
2020-09-19


Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
Well done!
2020-09-18



What glorious fun! Thank you for rising to the challenge!
2020-09-18