Stanley Kubrick for Look Magazine,1949
Image: Courtesy of Tess' Mag
The others are now nicely paired off
Alone on dance night is not an option
Check! Adopt an approach that is soft
That’s how to win over a fair lady’s attention
Plain unlucky for my regular date is not here
But just as well, for it’s time now to put to test
Have I lost my touch and how do I appear
What’s the best approach to test my prowess
Alone by any chance? No!
I’m with someone else
Say, can I join you? No! I’m not disintegrating
I must create sympathy, appear deprived and helpless
You have a light? Yes! That’s a classic opening!
Written for Tess' Magpie Tales #174, shared with Poets United's Poetry Pantry #155 and Marian's hosting at Real Toad's Open Link Monday
That's how to win over a fair lady's attention.
ReplyDeleteloved the lines
the story untold, now revealed
ReplyDeleteExcellent interpretation.
ReplyDeleteIngenious and smooth; well done.
ReplyDeleteClassic opening down a rather dark path
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem, I like reflex insecurities you!
ReplyDeleteNice try by the guy
ReplyDeleteha. oh the games we play to win the day
ReplyDeletewhat will work...appearing not as we are but
how they might want...but what happens next?
nicely done hank...
Ya, that always seems to have worked as a good introduction. LOL. Nice poem, Hank!
ReplyDeleteTou sly dog , Hank- whatever works, mate
ReplyDeleteThe little innuendos turn into some games that may end up in flames
ReplyDeletelove your classic images! Your poem resonates!
ReplyDeleteOhh, that's a classic shot, Hank. The last line takes the cake. Very well done--LOL...
ReplyDeleteGo for it...
ReplyDeletePerfect!!! A lesson plan, a rule book, way to pick up chicks!!
ReplyDeletefascinating take.need a wingman?
ReplyDeleteha! a hound dog's doggerel, as it were. good one, Hank ~ M
ReplyDeleteGoing in with a plan to succeed...love it!
ReplyDeleteA very well done piece!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your interpretation of the photo, Hank. I remember in small town Kelowna, when I was a teen, smoking was the "raciest" behavior that went on - at least that I was aware of.I led a sheltered life:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute poem. I guess he still has his way with the ladies. A clever and sweet piece.
ReplyDelete:-)
ReplyDeleteI love how you gave us a story and we could
ReplyDeletebe outside it and step in and out of your words!
Vivid and clever!
great poem and love love the title "Hustling" !!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the ruminations...and machinations.
ReplyDelete;)
Going the right way around things - but with caution! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely felt like a fly on the wall...excellent perception..Got a light, huh?
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