The Optimist and the Pessimist,
Met today for lunch at a diner.
Mr. O. thought the place was quaint,
Mr. P wanted something finer.
They were seated by a window,
Mr. O said he loved the view.
Mr. P moaned about sun glare,
Mr. O said, “I’ll switch with you.”
The waitress brought the menus,
And, told of specials du jour.
Mr. O chimed, “Those sound delicious.”
Mr. P replied, Those sound obscure.”
Mr. O decided on a salad,
And some chowder, just a cup.
Mr. P snarled, “I’ll have the same,
So our orders, you don’t mess up!”
Mr. O looked out the window,
Picked up his water to drink.
Mr. P eyed his fork and growled,
“The service here really stinks.”
Came the chowder and the salads,
And, crackers for the twosome.
Mr. O sprinkled in his cup,
Mr. P smashed his into crumbs.
They finished with their lunches,
And, waved for their check to come.
Mr. O exclaimed, “This was great!
Having lunch with you was fun!”
Mr. P shrugged his shoulders.
And, reached to grab his cash.
“I’ll never come back here again.
This visit, today, is my last.”
They split the check between them,
And, left their separate tips.
Mr. O said, Cheer up You Codger.
Be positive for once you Nit.”
Mr. P looked at him and grinned.
“My demeanor will never erode.
Just take your opinion of me,
And, blow it out your nose.”
Mr. O looked back at him.
Smiling and full of glee.
“Just the answer I’d expect.
So, I’ll agree to disagree.”
The moral of this story,
I guess is easy to tell.
Some go through life thinking,
Glass half empty, not half full.
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
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What a brilliant write, I love the way you play one off against the other and with great wit!
Thanks Daniel! I appreciate your comment. Some of this comes from my time as a waitress and bartender. People are funny😀
Very well written and expressed
Thanks so much Tony!
Welcome
What an excellent story about two people and their different outlooks on life. Great job!!
Yes. People do have different outlooks. For this time of year I believe we should be grateful for those close and hopeful for others around the world. Thanks again!
Such fun. Very creative.
Thanks Augustus - it is similar to an episode from the Odd Couple! I loved that show.
very clever my dear WBL brilliant concept. ww
Why thank you so much WW. That is very kind of you....:) I love your input!
As soon as I see a poem
With the Name WBL
Next to it I know I'll
Enjoy... you never
Let me down...
very funny and so
Well written...
And to use that
Subject matter
Brilliant....
A bloody well done sir!!
To you.....
Your comment is what is so bright and shining as I reflect from all the brightness like you have given me!! You are a very smart and witty poet🙂
Thank you for
Those kind words
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very nicely put.
Thanks so very much😀
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