An Apparition

In the backroom of the pub

The good old boys would all meet

To swap different stories

And get off their tired feet

 

There was this one old poet

Fairly ancient and grey

Who along with his buds

Had pulled off a job, one crazy day

 

Told how they’d been interrupted

Before the robbery was complete

How the coppers had chased them

Down every dark street

 

Saying how they’d missed one corner

Because of how wildly they’d sped

Having them crash far below

And all ending up dead

 

Saying how he’s just an apparition

And here he just winks

Which is the only reason

He never helps pay for the drinks

 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a cheap ghost. And the buggers don't even have to pay taxes.

[Dave Brown]

I'm with you on that
I think it's because they can't hold onto money

[Betty Hermelee]

What a bad apple, but there are many of them who can evade the cops and keep robbing on and on.... I like the setting for this and of course the ending...which happened a lot in movie where the cops make the wrong turned and the robbers get away.... Fine work Dave!!!!
Warmly, BESTB

[Stu. T.H.]

A ghastly presence -- that steals your capital, that is just the worst (except in cases where mortal predicaments are involved). If ghosts can drink, I don't see why they can't pay ~ In the East, we have interesting ways to extract money from our lovely spiritual fellowmen who ... through hexes and encapsulation of spiritual presence. Though, stealing a drink from a pub probably doesn't warrant such arrest, yet.
A fun read, author Dave Brown. I bet the boys who have sit in the pub now have a story to share, to kill time.

[Dave Brown]

Yes, If a person is at all inclined toward terminating an adversary, time is likely the least punishable, which would still allow the boys to enjoy a tall, cool one.
Have a pleasant day (?)

[Stu. T.H.]

I sure will, thank you for your concer, author Dave Brown. You too.