Out of the Mouths...(I.P.)

Cherry

By Silver Spun Sand

Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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16 comments
 
Walking down Petticoat Lane
in days of yore – kids in tow,
just passing Tubby Isaac’s stall
with his famous jellied eels,
when the eldest pipes up,
 
“Gosh – Mum, Dad! What’s he done?” 
 
“What’s who done?” we wondered.
 
“Look!  In that window it says,
Bill Stickers will be prosecuted.”
 
Took us a while to fall in –
then we did; big style.
 
Another memorable occasion,
it was the younger daughter’s turn;
thirteen, and a budding Mrs. Malaprop.
A family meal in the Beijing Palace,
and the waiter says to her,
 
“Miss, can I pour you some water?”
 
“No thanks,” she answers, “or maybe
 just a scrotum.”  
 
“Would that be sparkling or non, Miss
and perhaps...a smidgeon of ice?”
 
“Never mind, babe,” her dad whispers
as she turns a redder shade of beetroot –
tears in her eyes. “We all make mistakes
even me. Except mine, are cleverer
than yours.”
Certificate PG
Poem
Silver Spun Sand Poems
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Nice to remember these family and funny incidents. I feel all such malapropisms I've heard have comepletly gone from my mind, but maybe some will come back. I do remember one of my sons who was reading quite early asking, with bewilderment why there was a big notice saying 'Take Away' in Marks, and why in a particularly cold spell in December or January the TV screen said ' Weather Forecast – Tommorrow's Summery'  (summary)!
Congratulations on 'Poem of the Week'. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thanks for that, Rhiannon...appreciatedsmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

When I got to the second remark I burst out laughing. I felt sorry for her, but can't help thinking that from now on, I will use that exact phrase whenever I'm offered a drink top-up. Love it!

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

It is quite a classic, isn't it?smiley  We'd just been to see 'Chorus Line' , and apart from the show being memorable, this made it even more so.  Those were the days, right enough.

It was good to share it with you, and I'm real glad it put a smile on your face.  Many thanks for telling me.

Tina

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Tina, I see that you have pipped me to the post. Isn't it amazing the things kids come up with? I have a recollection of a few classics. Mind you, given the complexity of the English language it's not surprising that slips of the tongue occur even among adults. Guilty as charged m'lud. But then I am a foreigner. Congratulations on the cherries.

Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Good afternoon, dear Luigi, and I quite agree with what you say about those slips of tongue, both young and old, experience from time to time.  Goodness knows how many I'd have, if I ever managed to master that lyrical mother tongue of yourssmiley Your English is so impeccable, I always forget that you are indeed  'a foreigner'.

Anyway, so pleased you like this, and that it brought back fond memories.  

Have a peaceful Sunday.

Tina xxx

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Tina,

I know all those places and Tubby Isaacs but that second slip up was just hilarious.  I'm with Bee I want to use that expression.  I don't usually drink but I might just have a scrotum...seeing as it's you.

Loved it,

Moya. 
 

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Hi there, Moya.

As you can imagine, it has become a family 'thing' at dinner.  She has never lived it down, bless hersmiley

So pleased you enjoyed, and it's been good to share.

Hope things are well with you.  My other half is painting the garage, so thankfully, one of his better days.  Mind you....at the moment he seems to have more white paint on himself than on the walls, and the old song 'When Father painted the ceiling...' keeps springing into my head.  I can't think whyfrown

Tina

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Tina,

Glad to read that hubby is having a good day.  And now I'm at it too. Not painting the ceiling, humming 'When Father painted the ceiling...'

Moya

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

I can hear you from heresmiley

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Tina, I hope your well and some paint managed to find the garagelaugh.sorry other half, could not resistcheeky. Wish I had both to paintlaugh.

 

This really made me laugh and you presented it with clarity and perfection as always well done on poem of the week, well deserved.yes.

 

take care

 

Trish x

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thank you, Trish...and yes, some paint did manage to hit the garagesmiley if somewhat haphazardly.

So pleased you enjoyed.  I enjoyed your lovely and thoughtful comment, too.

Tina

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyGlad the garage didn't end up looking sorry for its self and all nicely painted, eventually lol.

And your welcome Tina, You really appeal to all ages etc and present a loving, humorous,interesting&variety of stories/poem, which should be available to all, to read in all book shops, e-readers and anywhere else,we choose to read, because like so many on ABCtales,you give so much to others in your writing which deserves wider recognition!!!! And your a lovely lady that shines through your work!!!!

 

Take care

Trish x

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Trish...you're quite some little star, and how brightly you shine.  Thank you, so very much for your words.smiley

Tina

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smiley Your welcome and like all your cherries, truly deservedyes. Your words made me smile and appreciate them dearly.smiley.

 

Take care

 

Trish x

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

smiley Will do, Trish xxx