Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WOULD YOU CARE FOR A SMOKE OR A SHERRY?, by MOPEV [PSEUD.]


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WOULD YOU CARE FOR A SMOKE OR A SHERRY?, by                    
Last Line: "I wear any old bags in the country, / but one has to be soignee in town"
Alternate Author Name(s): Mopev
Subject(s): "betjeman, Sir John (1906-1984);etiquette;" Manners;courtesy


Would you care for a smoke or a sherry?
The cocktail cabinet's there.
No, the savoury spread and the vitamin bread's
In the cubby hole under the stair.

Has Uncle gone out on his cycle?
He left making terrible sounds,
Saying 'Just what the medico ordered'.
I'm afraid he'll get lost in the grounds.

We've several new gnomes in the rockery
And his eyesight's not dreadfully strong.
Bring the flash from my handbag. Good gracious,
He's had a mishap! Hark, the gong.

Just leave your bootees in the hallway
Till the cloakroom is free, there's a pet.
My friend left his mac in the dining recess
And ruined our condiment set!

Yes, this costume was made for my Auntie.
She said I must have a new gown.
I wear any old bags in the country,
But one has to be soigné in town.





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