Aisle twenty four

sorenbarrett

Big old store, aisles galore things as far as you can see
So I asked the clerk, who's kind of a jerk if he could find something for me
You got what I like since I was a tyke, I know you know what I mean
I got one last year so I find it real queer that there is none to be seen
What's it called he drawled, as his lip he began to chew
A whatchamacallit, if you got it but a whatchamagoogy will do
He scratched his head and started to turn red, no I said what's its name
A thingamabob, he started to sob so I said a deelybopper's the same
Give me a doohickey I ain't picky, a horse is a horse by any other name I fear
Another name, doodad would be the same, surely ya got one round here
Some call it a whatnot, no not a cumquat, don't see it, that's queer
He started to shake and a fist to make, he was trembling it was quite clear
Don't ya speak English why can't ya distinguish what I'm asking for
Sorry I didn't hear, your words weren't clear, you say its on aisle twenty four

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  • orchidee

    A wotsit, I call it! Good write SB. lol.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Orchi appreciate your reading of this poem it's sometimes hard to remember the word for Botox

      • orchidee

        Yes, lol.

      • Paul Bell

        Reminds of the days when you needed to buy condoms, but for some reason you left with soap, shampoo, chewing gum, everything apart from the coveted condoms. Still, I did smell nice.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Paul for your review and comment as always it is appreciated. Yea trying to explain what you need to a clerk can be a bit of a problem

        • Friendship

          Well executed, this morning's challenge was somewhat perplexing, yet the display of humor was commendable.
          The poem revolves around the humorous and frustrating experience of trying to find a specific item in a large store, underscoring the challenges of communication and the absurdity of language. The speaker's repeated attempts to describe an item using various colloquial terms highlight the confusion that can arise when people use different words for the same object. Your poem likely aims to highlight the humor in miscommunication and the quirks of language, as well as the relatable experience of navigating a large store and the frustrations that can arise from it.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Friendship for the read and interpretation it is greatly appreciated. Yes poor communication, memory problems to retrieve a word, disinterested and frustrated people that are spoken to often lead to being blown off and telling you to go look for yourself in some distant place.

            • Friendship

              You're welcome, my friend. I understand. I don't have a memory issue, nor do I speak unclearly. It's just that some people claim they can't comprehend my accent. Yet it's the same for me; I don't comprehend other people's words that mean totally different things to me. And believe me, it's frustrating for both.

            • Katie B.

              Loved it! Clever write. Thanks for sharing your talent!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Katie for your read and kind words they are always appreciated

              • Teddy.15

                I do this on a daily basis lol 🤣 your language here is not only terrifically funny but brilliantly worded, loved this. 🌹

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much Teddy I appreciate your read and most kind words my friend

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Now that's entertainment, Soren. I tripped over on my way out of that store laughing.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Dave sometimes ya just can't find the damn thing and no one understands what ya want. I do the same looking for words in these poems. Appreciate your read my friend

                  • arqios

                    Haven’t had this much fun in a while!🕊️🙏🏻

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Cryptic searching for words as a poet are as difficult as trying to find something you don't know the name of. Appreciate the read and comment my friend

                      • arqios

                        Poet problems indeed! 🕊️🙏🏻

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        My friend, this is hilarious…the piling wordplay, the frantic searching, the clerk falling apart under all the whatchamacallits. It’s playful, quick, and perfectly delivered. Loved this one, Soren. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you my friend I appreciate your support and encouragement it is most valued

                        • Kevin Hulme

                          Enjoyable Read. Very Funny. Great stuff.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much Kevin it is most appreciated and valued your words of encouragement

                          • NinjaGirl

                            What a fun write! At least you're brave enough to ask the clerk!

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much NinjaGirl for the read and comment. Whether in a store or in a poem communication is always a problem conveying the right feeling and being understood. Your words are most appreciated

                              • NinjaGirl

                                Of course!

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Great fun words soren, it may affect some people who suffer from hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. LOL

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks so much Andy as always I appreciate your read and comment. Yes it might but then never being able to spell it I have a fear of that word.



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