Of Books and Beer

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I like reading in pubs.
Sexy young girls
bring me
burgers and beer.

Girls that bring me beer
think I’m neat,
not like the drunks
who pinch their butts.
No problems from me.

I sit quietly and read
And, of course, tip big.

Shannon was always a favorite.
She took good care of me,
sometimes not even charging
for the second beer.
She always wanted to know
what I was reading.

When not busy she would
Sit and talk about her life.
I was flattered.
I thought she sat with me
to avoid the pinches.

Then one day she told me
She really liked
Talking to old people.
They had so much wisdom.

I sit quietly and read
And, of course, tip big.

I should have pinched her butt