Bean Juice

A memory is found in the back of my mind

That I thought was stored away

It's creeping back in, without my approval

Oh why would it treat me this way?

I keep thinking about that bean juice

But it's not what you people may think

Get your minds out of that smelly gutter

For it has nothing to do with the stink

See, we were singing at this fundraiser

Kind of an all you can eat buffet

What happened next was a nightmare

And I keep trying to forget that day

As I went down the line, with plate in hand

The soup beans were all I could see

Since my mother died, the beans were scarce

For my wife wouldn't make them for me

My plate was full, as my heart leapt with joy

From this promising prize that I'd found

I know what you're thinking so stop it!

It has nothing to do with that sound

The place that I'd chosen to sample this treat

Was packed like a can of sardines

But I was in a hurry to find my seat

So I could get to those wonderful beans

At the front of the table sit a famous guest

A popular radio D J

Though try as I might the path was too tight

As my bean juice had found his toupee

Now with beans in my plate and egg on my face

I had only myself to blame

For three beans with juice sat on top of his head

As my wife hid her poor face in shame

I mean what could I say to comfort this man

As my meal sat on top of his head

So I just bit my tongue and walked away

And hoped he didn't notice instead

Well my guilt would get the best of me

As I approached him later that day

I reach for his hand, and say I'm sorry my friend

For I've spilled bean juice on top your toupee

Well, the man wasn't happy to say the least

And I really can't blame him at all

For I'm stuck in this slow motion memory

As I watching that bean juice fall

Well, that's my story and all of it's true

Maybe one day that memory will pass

See, I told you this story was not what you thought

For it had nothing to do with gas 

Reviews

[Michael G.]

Oh yes, I can actually see this happening! Great poem with great flow... and the storyline is fantastic.
Hey, you were just bringing him seconds, that's all. I think it very thoughtful of you.
Were they good? Bring me the beans and some cornbread, and I'm in heaven.

[Owlgirl]

Oh gosh, I love this one, it made me laugh my head off as I was on the edge of my seat with suspense! Loved it, amazing, bean juice, hahaha. So sorry if this was a real life incident, but embarrassing things do happen!