Wrong Salad

relationships

Wrong Salad

 

I thought I would stay with her

Until the very end

But when she lit her cigar

It was sadly, the wrong blend

 

Man-O-War was my label

But she preferred White Owl

To smoke a different brand

To me was truly foul

 

When I offered a Johnny Walker

She preferred a different brew

I’m not known as a squawker

But that simply wouldn’t do

 

Restaurant meals another area

Where we seemed to differ

She would always order curry

Which did offend my tender sniffer

 

Finally there was the salad clash

For a Caesar, I would howl

But when she ordered Greek

I threw in the towel

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love the flippant caustic tone of your story, which leads me to read this as a spoof on how superficial people can be, when it comes to what we scorn about others. As always, strong rhyme & rhythm to carry your sarcasm along with a mocking lilt (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[john l smith]

thankyou for your words, which i appreciate so much that i am going to celebrate them with a warm drinK and a piece of chocolate cake that is buried under thick chocolate icing
((BURPS))

[barleygirl]

Well s**t, I might as well nuke a cup of coffee with a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream & throw another log on the fire, since it's never gotten above 40*F all day!

[john l smith]

we are below 0, -7 tonight, which is the coldest we have been all winter.
Stay warm

[barleygirl]

They call us california wimps . . .

[MsJewel]

It is those little things that can attract or repel. I love the bit of humor here - and I'm not a curry fan either! :) Julie

[john l smith]

Yes, that and the cigar
A person can only handle so much
Thanks for your visit

Dave B

[Beccy]

Wonderfully witty; love the title, 'tis salad days writ large, and Antony and Cleopatra sprang instantly to mind as I read; that ended in tragedy as well. :))

Beccy.

[john l smith]

Thanks Beccy
Glad you enjoyed
I wonder if Cleo puffed WhiteOwl

[emmajoy]

' When I offered a Johnny Walker - She preferred a different brew - I'm not known as a squawker - But that simply wouldn’t do. '

A fun, rhythmic and tasty piece of writing. Each stanza created a different mood.. was amusing to see how you think. Wonder how her thoughts travelled?! I love Mediterranean food, so, can't join in the pros and cons of the content but will read again for a smile or few.

[john l smith]

thanks for your visit and glad it made you smile
Dave B

[Lorry]

And quite right too. If I ever see greek or greek style on a food label, it makes me squeamish. They do say opposites attract, but they also say of some, that they could start a fight in an empty house, and your ex sounds a right little argumentative little minx
Some may say you exaggerate, but i'll back you up, been there, heard it and changed the locks before they came back :)

[john l smith]

Haha
everybody is on the greek thing and I totally agree.
She also borrowed my car and scratched the paint
An obvious mismatch!
Thanks for visit, 'friend'
Dave B

[Kelly Scheppers]

Cannot stand olives! That being said, I'm more of a "ranch" girl myself. Love the diversity of your pieces, Dave!

[john l smith]

olive us might not agree with you but I do
Thanks for dropping by
Dave B

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've often wondered though, is there a difference of taste in their colors?

[john l smith]

well Kelly, you are taxing my 'know it all' facade, but I have contacted a third party who does assure that the different olives do indeed all have a different taste!
Is it worth popping back a few to verify this startling assertion?
Dave B

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, I don't think so! My husband puts them in tuna fish. I can't stand the smell.

[Onlyme]

LOL great poem John, I could just picture this as a bad date.

[john l smith]

yes, things just didn't work out. I am sure you and your kitty are a much better match
Hope all is well
Dave B

[Dave]

John - come on Fetta cheese isn't that bad, but I don't like olives. I do prefer Caesar though, like you.

Take care - Dave

[john l smith]

Yes I love a Caesar, it was more about the cigar
Thanks for visit
Dave B

[Dave]

Oh! I should have known!
My pleasure - take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Haven't you heard that opposites attract? And variety is the spice of life? We don't want to be like clones do we? Vive le difference. :)

Chris

[john l smith]

U got me there
I bow to your greater understanding of the human condition
Is it possible they will be getting back together?
I hope so, a good man/woman is hard to find I hear

[Chris Shaw]

Sameness is boring, you soon pine for something different. Maybe they:ll get back together :)