Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Pearls of Wisdom of Madame PP...


There are old ladies in the toilets.
They are everywhere. In Belgium.
To collect the money , after the piss.
Its normal. Here.

I talk to them. Normally they are nice.
They like to talk.
Sometimes smile.
They are old. So they are experienced.

I meet one special Madame PP on saturday night.
Strictly Nice.
She breaks out with the smile. I tip her high.
Its a taugh job. Late nights.
Cigarette smoke. She smokes like a chimney.
Ugly wrinkles on her nice face.
She tells me stories.
When ice broken, looks at me and asks:

-Are you engaged?
-No, I answer, Hell no. I'm single.
(Thinking , why the hell are you asking me this?)

-Good! Good for you young lady! You are so lucky! You are still free and have your life for yourself!

-Why, is it so bad to be engaged? ( I ask)

-Remember this : Enjoy your life. And be patient. Don't hurry up things. There is no hurry.
Once you are married your life is finished. Over.
So keep your eyes wide open, dear. You look like a nice girl.
Remember, keep your eyes wide open....

- Are you married? I ask.
-Yes, of course! I already have grandchildren! She says.
-Is your life over then?
-Yes.

There are old ladies in the toilets.
They know better...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

v good for a poem about bees ; ), but I would sacrifice last 3 lines to make it even better.

JoBee said...
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