Wee Wounded Thing

for the guy sitting at the next table who had a ring flung back at him earlier today...

Wee Wounded Thing

 

Oh you poor

Wee wounded thing

Torturing yourself like that

For the sake of an absent wedding ring

 

Keep those

Memories safe in an old

Rusty tin yes keep them alive on a

Prayer and a wing oh’ you poor wee wounded thing

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

just one of those obs... not a special obs tho.. otherwise I would have gone undercover

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

What bad manners on her part and in such a public place for additional effect. Princess or Prima Donna, whatever, doesn't excuse bad behaviour. And him, who knows whether he deserved it or not? He should have ordered a double brandy with his next coffee. By the time he had drunk that, she would already be yesterday's news:) At least he got the ring back, that saved him a few bob. A wonderful observation of life Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

it pays to keep at least one eye open all the time... my guess is, he never saw that coming ... thank you our Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Don't tell me he had fallen asleep :)

[Neville]

got no idea.. he was shaking so much I doubt it...

[NotUsinganymore]

Very nice concept. I enjoyed the meaning of the poem. Sometimes it's better to forget things completely.

[Neville]

Now wouldn't that be nice.. thank you kindly JungLee... hope you are well Neville

[NotUsinganymore]

Sometimes it's better to forget about one's past to move on. Thanks. I'm well c: Please check out my newest poem "Mother, Past"

[Neville]

it is not always easy to forget tho .. is it

[Stella Armour]

aww. i thought this was going to be a little wounded bird for some reason lol

how rude to do that in public as well ..

[Neville]

she was not little if my memory serves me well... cheers Stella :)

[kitty]

This little ditty I thought was very witty. It brought a smile to one's face as one said,'Ah, here's a guy with taste!' ....and witty humour too! Just mind U dont say now't that U'll rue!

[Neville]

I thank you, I thank you, I do, I shall take care, toodle oooh :)

[kitty]

Keep up the wit. We could do with some on here!

[Neville]

seriously... :)

[kitty]

Enough here on this laptop...keep reducing font so small I cant read the expanding so big I still cant read!!!!

[Neville]

try opening ya eyes....

[kitty]

Starved of Caffene but about to restock. Have a good evening!

[Neville]

... you too :)

[kitty]

Went down well.

[Neville]

yes it was lovely.. thank you :)

[Eilis]

I like your sympathetic slant on the subject. It’s funny how things we witness in public take on a life of their own in our minds. Especially when we write small stories in our spare time.

My first reaction was to feel sympathy for the guy, but then I read Mrudula’s response and thought she had a fair point. Who knows what happened off-stage.

Either way, I like your way of handling it. There’s a delicacy that lends dignity to his embarrassment and hurt. His vulnerability shines through.

[lightsong]

what a wee poor wounded guy! what a very sad difficult situation and in public? dear Neville You gave justice to that guy with Your kind heart and empathetic wisdom, and sure Your title and the tune of Your flowing words just perfect to my ears and heat. Bless Your heart my friend.

[Neville]

bless ya back my friend.. and ya front, top bottom and sides...:)

[Mrudula Rani]

Some men go to great lengths and put on a spectacle in the public when they want to propose marriage ... this guy got the ring thrown back at him in the public. Some thing he must've done .... ( may be another woman?) that infuriated his lady.

[Neville]

I have no idea.. to be honest I was tempted to ask but thought, maybe next time :)

[Mrudula Rani]

I am glad you didn't ask ( you are too nice and would never ask) .

[Neville]

........... was tempted tho :)

[Mrudula Rani]

I can Imagine him crying a flood over your shoulder... melted by your kind, gentle enquiry.

[Neville]

.............. :) x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

he's actually lucky to get it tossed back before the papers are signed and the vows expressed...
hurts much more later...he'll get another cup of coffee and realize he must move on.
j.

[Neville]

that's precisely what I thought... cheers jacob.. never nice to see a grown man cry tho, specially into his latte :)