Gotcha

Don't always trust yah mates.

Gotcha

 

Me mate, asked the publican,
if he could have beer.
He said he’d better pay this time,
or he’d clip him round the ear.

He only had a ten buck note,
which the barman took in hast.
Muzza didn’t argue,
and decided to have a taste.

He sculled the middy and asked for more,
I bought him but another.
He is a cobber and a friend,
but ‘E is an ungrateful bugger.

“Thanks buddy, pal, and champ,
you are a real good bloke”.
Then he saw this barmaid,
and suddenly appeared to choke.

“Hallo sweetheart, hallo babe”,
he began to drool and sweat.
Was she a he? I couldn’t see,
we hadn’t found out yet.

Then ‘E started singing,
and we all began to laugh.
‘E sounded like Billy Crystal,
Yodelling in the bath.

The barmaid hadn’t said a word,
‘E thought ‘E was a winner.
Then in a gravel voice she said,
“where we going for dinner”?

I’ll tell yah friends, we all did laugh,
to see his startled face.
 But the barmaid was a mate of mine,
dressed up in skirt and lace.

So if you have a real good mate,
and yah want to make him pay.
Get your other friend dressed up,
it’s only for a day.

Finally, prepare to run,
as he’ll want to punch you out.
But in the end, you’ll be mates again,
I’m sure, I have no doubt.

Author's Note

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Thank you and take care.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

But the barmaid was a mate of mine,
dressed up in skirt and lace.



"So if you have a real good mate,
and yah want to make him pay.
Get your other friend dressed up,
it’s only for a day.



Finally, prepare to run,
as he’ll want to punch you out.
But in the end, you’ll be mates again,
I’m sure, I have no doubt."
Hillarious , funny as hell but some good advice all wrapped up in down to earth and relevant poetry...Splendid...:)

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you my friend. It was a lot of fun writing this one as I could not think of any words that rhymed with face for some reason. Writers block. Me thinx!
I am so glad you enjoyed it Sami.
Take care :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[Tess Nicholls]

This would go down a treat at a pub session over here with some music to it! That gave me a good laugh, cheers Leonard!

[Leonard Birch]

Sorry for taking so long to answer. But I am glad I gave you a laugh.
Cheers

[Angi]

Ha! Leonard, this had me laughing out loud. Your poor friend was in a bind, eh? I hope 'she' had let some whiskers grow in for good effect! Paybacks are hell, you know! Ha! Angi~

[Leonard Birch]

Thanks Angie. That's a thought for anothery Poem. 'Whiskers'. Cheers for that.
I have been away again, but hope to get back into it ASAP.
Hope all is well.
Leo

[S. Overstreet]

Too funny. That is the best revenge EVER. You have awesome humor Leo. I enjoyed this.

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you my friend. I love a laugh and am very glad that you enjoyed this Poem.
All the best :)

[Leonard Birch]

HAHA Leo, you're such a brilliant writer, in humor, and fun... I did liked it a lot, especially these two stanza's, (for this as you probably know happens a lot in Amsterdam :P ).

"“Thanks buddy, pal, and champ,
you are a real good bloke”.
Then he saw this barmaid,
and suddenly appeared to choke.

“Hallo sweetheart, hallo babe”,
he began to drool and sweat.
Was she a he? I couldn’t see,
we hadn’t found out yet."

Your work always brings a smile on my face...
It's free, it's open minded, it's fun, and most of all
It has a perfect rhyme scheme. Very well done.

- Elisa

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you Elisa for such a wonderful review. I must admit, it took me a few days to put this one together. But I do thank you for you kindness. :)
Leo

I believe it did, it shows... it was most pleasurable to read for me! THANK YOU for being so good!

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you for your kind words my dear friend. Alle beste. (all the best to you)
Leo.

Dank je wel voor je mooie Nederlandse woorden mijn vriend, voor jou ook het aller beste!

[Ruth]

lol :) Amusing...good times x

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you Poppy for reviewing my work. :)

[Prritiy]

hahahahaha it was a nice one, i liked it :)

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you Prritiy. I'm glad you liked it.
Leo

[Prritiy]

you are welcome.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

What a funny and enjoyable read...thanks for making me laugh!

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you for the feedback Sharon. I am glad you found this funny. A smile a day, is good for everyone.
Cheers
Leo

[Sharon Kim]

Hilarious! Really funny write! I love the last stanza, in particular. I have some friends that I could see doing that to each other.

[Leonard Birch]

Thank you kindly Sharon. Yes, it would be a great practical joke on a good friend. But don't forget to get your running legs on :)

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! Funny, yes! I suppose boys will be boys (or boys in drag...) :) Enjoyed - thanks for the smiles!

[Leonard Birch]

Much appreciated Rita. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it.
Thank you for a wonderful comment.read moreMuch appreciated Rita. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it.
Thank you for a wonderful comment.
Leo