Juanita's Parlor (Comedy)

Juanita's Parlor

In a little cafe
down Juarez way
the lady was catching her breath
I kissed her some more
we went to the door
then up the stairs to her room

All in good time
I knew she was mine
but fell the hand of doom
She turned around
shoving me down
upon that cushiony bed

I was out like a light
and late in the night
I woke up feeling distressed
She was long gone
and all that I had on
was just my underwear

I was chagrined
I thought I had been
a man with such savoir fare
I was put in my place
by one lovely face
and taught a lesson so rare

Oh, brothers beware
for the lady down there
can read you just like a book
If you should dare
to ever go there
you'll be like a fish on a hook

People will stare
You'll be left bare
and they'll laugh at the sight
you'd best stay away
don't you dare stray
to Juanita's Parlor at night

My heart is broken
for I took a soakin'
from a woman smarter than sin
and if I could
I think that I would
get her drunk when I see her again!

— Rett, Nov 23, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

LOL!

Wayyy too much detail for it to be a farce. I think this truly happened... don't mess with Juanita! Good, entertaining write, Rett. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "If the S.W.A.T team breaks down your door, do they have to replace it later?" - "If you don't pay your exorcist, do you get repossessed?"

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Jess

*S* Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever wonder if the politicians what want to ban guns went hunting with Dick Cheney?" Rett: 2008

zarul

17 years 6 months ago

HI

I DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS POEM OF YOURS. but still i laugh when reading these line, 'People will stare You’ll be left bare and they’ll laugh at the sight you’d best stay away don’t you dare stray to Juanita’s Parlor at night My heart is broken for I took a soakin’ from a woman smarter than sin and if I could I think that I would get her drunk when I see her again! ' BRavo, my dear poet fren. dont forget to drop by my page and post a comment on my latest work.. HUG ZARUL

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

zarul

Sometimes comedy doesn't come across quite as well as intended. Basically, the premise behind this is a man going to a Prostitute's bar and thinking he is "the man" and when he goes upstairs with the woman, she slips him a knockout drink and he passes out. She then steals his clothes and money and leaves him in nothing but his underwear. He is quite embarrassed to be taken for a fool when he thought he was the smart one. Hope that makes it a bit more understandable. Will check out yours as soon as possible. Thank you my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever wonder if the politicians what want to ban guns went hunting with Dick Cheney?" Rett: 2008

zarul

17 years 6 months ago

hi

thank you man for clearing my thought on this, and i laugh. but the joke is typical. have heard of it sevral times before, HUG ZARUL

Janice Pearce

17 years 6 months ago

Juanita's Parlor

SMILES~SMILES~ Thanks for posting Rett After all, I crave humor, and you nailed it with this one my friend! _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Janice

Always love to bring a smile to someone's face! Glad you enjoyed it. Respectfully, Rett: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same mind still" Unknown