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Eating Out

Loud speech in restaurants is crude Why are the obnoxious so rude? Their noise should be banned This is not a food stand But a place we pay for the mood Author's note: My wife and I went out for dinner with friends last night. That was the inspiration for the limerick above. However, this is also an allegory for what is wrong in today's world. There is a critical shortage of consideration for others.

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Judy Konos

Date: 5/18/2013 8:06:00 PM

You know Duke I never much cared for Limericks until I began reading yours. I thought they were 5 lines of silliness but yours actually tells a story with depth. Thank you

J.W. Earnings

Date: 4/20/2013 11:07:00 PM

WOW! The obnoxious ARE rude, aren't they. I agree completely with this poem. Wicked poem! xD I liked your write tonight, :D - DWB P.S. Haha I like the author's note btw! Inspiration pops up at random times. people should have some consideration towards others. GO TELL EM. haha

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/26/2013 4:35:00 PM

Todays world,,,,, I think through out time ;} but that's just me. Thank you for reading Fairy Tales, I got sick with flu just after I posted that. I do like your Limerick though. crude people indeed. teaser time;} you have a blessed day Duke.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/20/2013 7:53:00 AM

I agree with Anne Lise.....more romantic at home, also put on some soft music and dance close. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/18/2013 2:39:00 PM

so true so true what you wrote at the bottom too, Duke. I hate the rudeness of people today. This could be made into a grook and used in the grook contest as well!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/16/2013 12:15:00 PM

- A table with burning candles - covered so fine - use the finest glasses - cooking the food together - only she and you - a bottle of something good to drink - no tight shoes -> Stay home, relax and be romantic. - Have a nice weekend! - Oxox / / Anne-Lise :)