Monday, December 20, 2010

Monks Make It

wind cold
lake effect snow
layering in deep

the old Benedictine Monk
and the Tired Monk
sit quiet and warm
around a well
banked fire
snifters full of B&B

temple dogs slumber

some come by
see the sitting
see the drinking
raise eyebrows
shake heads in
disdain

The tired monk raises his glass
fire light through amber
winks and says:

"Monks make it."
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14 comments:

  1. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 20, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Yay for monks! I so enjoyed this poem, can see it all so clearly, the temple dogs, the arched eyebrows, the wink. Cool! Monks know how to have fun!!!!

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  2. The Square CornerDecember 20, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    This one made me laugh. Take it as a high compliment.

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  3. flaubertDecember 20, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I got a good laugh out of this one Ollie.
    Thanks for that.
    Happy holidays to you.
    Pamela

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  4. Human ParadoxDecember 20, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Love B&B. Specifically because it's made by the best makers. Good post OO.

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  5. CadDecember 21, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    fire light through amber

    Now there's a warming glow, in more ways than one...

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  6. hedgewitchDecember 21, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Indeed they do, and several other fine beverages as well. Nice double entendre, and I'm enjoying the picture of the two monks...meditating.

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  7. Carrie Van HornDecember 21, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Love this one Ollie!! Hope you have a wonderful Holiday! :-)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Heh, the ones they snicker and shake their heads at sometimes hold the basic wisdoms they so overlook...sometimes it's just the little things in life, after all! Fun yet smart little piece. Quite nicely done.

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  9. KBDecember 21, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Hehe, I enjoyed this one.

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  10. dustusDecember 22, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Ha! I thought Monks weren't supposed to make it. lol Very clever. Cheers!

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  11. DeLiDecember 22, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    that wind-cold and lake-effect image appeals to me a lot. good read in thsi chilly days

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  12. kaykualaDecember 22, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    monks can evoke humour and happiness. Very clever take!

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  13. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and ArtistsDecember 22, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    very good...and heck they make some fine good brews too...enjoy the festive season and thanks for sharing with one shot...pete

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  14. Steve IsaakDecember 23, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Atmospheric, effective line-work. Exemplary.

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