Strange Lady.

Goldfinch60



Into the chemist I went

Just to collect some medicine,

Mask on face

So I wouldn’t be recognised.

There was a lady at the counter,

Fully masked of course.

She turned and looked at me

“It’s Andy isn’t it?” She said,

I said “Yes I am.”

She looked at me and then said

“You’ve lost some weight, haven’t you?”

“Yes” I replied, “Just a bit”.

She looked back to the counter,

Collected her medicine and left.

I was left there bemused,

Who the hell was that lady?

Or am I just notorious!

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Online Online)
  • Published: December 20th, 2020 02:16
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 50
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  • Michael Edwards

    I can see the scene and it gave me a big smile - first of the morning.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thanks Michael, glad to give you a smile.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Oh lol, good write Gold.
      How you lost weight? Not had much of that shortbread?!

      • Goldfinch60

        Thanks Orchi. No haven't needed to make any shortbread, as I am now on my own had a large box of chocolate biscuits as a gift from the church.

        Andy

        • orchidee

          Oohh nice. 'I'm gonna scweam and scweam until I'm sick!' You gonna eat until you're sick of them biccies?!

        • Robert Southwick Richmond

          US readers won't know the word "chemist" in this sense, British usage for what we call a pharmacist or (informally) a druggist. In US usage a chemist is a scientist who does chemistry.

          • Goldfinch60

            That’s what it is in the UK though!

          • FredPeyer

            Good one Andy! I guess since she recognized you, robbing a bank with that mask on would be a no-no.

            • Goldfinch60

              Very true Fred, I will have to where a full face mask with somebody else's picture on it next time.

              Andy

            • Doggerel Dave

              I love 'Ole Man River, but have up until now never heard it without Paul Robeson (a hero).
              It was, however great to hear the music given its due by two fine artists.
              Re your Special Face Mask Situation - You have to do something about the beak, mate - it must stick out like....... Well anyway, what's the solution? ..Amputation perhaps?

              Regards, Dave

              • Goldfinch60

                I have heard to song sang by many people but certainly the Paul Robeson version is the most well known.

                As for the face mask as I said to Fred I will have to wear a full face one next time with somebody else's picture on it.

                Andy

              • L. B. Mek

                lol, I once worked in a place with five thousand 'colleagues'... so yeah, I can picture your scene with unrivalled clarity,
                thanks for the chuckles Andy

                • Goldfinch60

                  My pleasure Mek, humour is important

                  Andy

                • dusk arising

                  Accept your fame with grace dear chap!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    I always do d a, I always do.

                    Andy

                  • RDS

                    Haha great write Andy, an observation many people will identify with,.I did!
                    Im now much better at seeing a smile in someone's eyes. Lovely cello and piano piece too.
                    J

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you J, much appreciated.

                      Andy

                    • SerenWise

                      Cute funny write

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you SerenWise, most grateful.

                        Andy



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