Short Changed on A Long Greek Island

Short Changed on A Long Greek Island

 

I gave her three and a half weeks

of a single summer,

she gave me a bowl of green olives ..

 

We made out, on the beach, in a

telephone booth,

and on the deck of an old man’s boat ..

 

Not to mention, cheap hotel rooms

and those balconies ..

I thought I would not be lonely again ..

 

But boy was I wrong, I gave her three

and a half weeks,

she gave me a bowl of green olives ..

 

I gave her, my number and a promise

in return, she gave me

   

a bowl of green olives and the elbow ..

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The she here gave far more than a bowl of olives. She gave beautiful memories and the inspiration for a poem. Three and a half weeks isn’t much in the passing of years. Holiday romances aren’t destined to last. This is a lovely poignant poem that clearly conveys disappointment with the outcome. A very hurt young man I would say, at the time, but the finest of poems. Have a great weekend Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

Good mane our Chris .. Very nearly all true too but a long time ago now .. It's where I first got a taste for Retsina (the wine) & feta of course but I swear not another drop of Ouzo has moistened my tongue to this very day .. I hope one day you will know just how grateful I am that you stopped by .. Cheers,

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

.. …. …… .. 💜

[Buddhistboy73]

An amusing and tender poem about a holiday romance here.....

Liked the use of the olives to portray the pathos of the scene....

Sounds like it was fun though...

Thanks for sharing this humorous write...

BB73

[Neville]

Thanks for checking in my friend .. Muchly appreciated .. Neville