I had to laugh (pronounced laff)

A poem describing one of those days when you really should have stayed at home....with humour (hopefully)

The other day I had to laugh
When my mate came round my gaff
She says "Come on! Get your suitcase ready!
We're going away with Patrick and Eddie!"

Patrick and Eddie, who the hell are they??
She says "the blokes that are gonna take us away!
We're gonna get a flight over to Spain
I've had enough of this bloody rain!

"It never stops - doesn't rain it pours
There's no summer here, I can't take it no more!
We've got a seat booked on Sleazyjet
And when we get there we'll sort out the rest!

"We can always crash in with the guys
Or sleep on the beach under starry skies!
There'll be people to buy us a drink
You'll be swarmed by men before you can blink!

"Come on! What have we got to stay here for?
There's so much to life! I know you want more!
Just think of all that blazing sun....."
I said you know what girl? You...are...ON!

So I carefully laid out my clothes
According to how much skin they showed
Mini skirt, bikini, kaftan, Check.
I was so excited! A nervous wreck!

We called a cab and were well on our way...
Dreaming of the next day.....
To start our adventure in the sun....
Thelma and Louise - girls on the run....

As the taxi stopped to let us out
My mate suddenly gave a shout
"Oh s**t" she said, "we've missed our flight!
It was 10 this morning not 10 tonight!"

I couldn't believe it.....
This must be a joke....
I couldn't speak
Had a lump in my throat.

And the worst was even yet to come!
The taxi driver went and done one!
We stood there standing at the airport
Had no more money so we had to walk!

I had to laugh!

Author's Note

Just something that came to mind (not a true story) This is meant to be spoke in my local accent which is Birmingham (Brummie). There's not much difference apart from Laugh is pronounced laff....

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the story. Great hope and adventure stole from us by time. You brought me in with a good opening and took me with you to learn the disappointment of the walk home. A very good poem. I had a few mishaps in my time also. A very good poem . Thank you.
Coyote