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A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:39 pm
by everettdavis
"Modern Tragedy" -©Everett L. Davis 2017

A strikingly handsome young Romeo was captivated by the amazing beauty of Juliet.

He cautiously watched for other potential suitors then gathered the courage to invite her to dinner in the most exclusive restaurant in London.

Each day was filled with anticipation until the day arrived.

The Limo arrived at her home and he quickly traversed the steps to her door just as she opened it appearing in a slender and stylish gown worthy of the queens court.

They arrived at the restaurant and he couldn't remember the journey as he was entranced by her beauty.

Course after course of the finest and most delicious food came in what seemed a never ending stream of wonderment.

As the evening came to an end the modern day tragedy became quite evident.

Not understanding that this beautiful and slender goddess before him was a competition eater, the realization soon came that Romeo'd for what Juliet.

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:49 pm
by rpd
:D :D :D

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:31 pm
by Gene Howe
GROAN!

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:36 pm
by moggymatt
CAN I GET MY 60 SECONDS BACK?

PLEASE!

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:37 pm
by everettdavis
moggymatt wrote:CAN I GET MY 60 SECONDS BACK?

PLEASE!
Tragically, no.

But if it is any consolation on this fine Labor Day, it was a labor of love creating that diversion.

Blessings everyone.

I pray your day was filled with great new memories in the presence of friends and family.

Everett

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:43 pm
by Gene Howe
Well, thanks for your labor. I love moaners and groaners.
The weekend was spent with family. Good eats, good fun.
Hope everyone had a great weekend, as well.

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:55 pm
by JPG
OK, I admit I just do not 'get it'. :o :confused: :(

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:32 pm
by rpd
JPG wrote:OK, I admit I just do not 'get it'. :o :confused: :(
everettdavis wrote:"Modern Tragedy" -©Everett L. Davis 2017

A strikingly handsome young Romeo was captivated by the amazing beauty of Juliet.

He cautiously watched for other potential suitors then gathered the courage to invite her to dinner in the most exclusive restaurant in London.

Each day was filled with anticipation until the day arrived.

The Limo arrived at her home and he quickly traversed the steps to her door just as she opened it appearing in a slender and stylish gown worthy of the queens court.

They arrived at the restaurant and he couldn't remember the journey as he was entranced by her beauty.

Course after course of the finest and most delicious food came in what seemed a never ending stream of wonderment.

As the evening came to an end the modern day tragedy became quite evident.

Not understanding that this beautiful and slender goddess before him was a competition eater, the realization soon came that Romeo'd (Romie owed) for what Juliet (Julie eat).
The trick is to read it aloud. ;)


Confucius say. "He who laughs last.... is slowest to catch on." :)

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:33 pm
by everettdavis
James,

Ok.
Expensive restaurant
Competitive eater who downs volumes of high dollar food
The bill came.
Romeo 'owed' for all that Juliet ate.
Tragedy, his wallet was woefully overwhelmed.

Everett

Re: A Tragedy

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:39 pm
by JPG
OK Rome owed what Julie et. Et is colloquialism for ate.

I think I am groaning loudest! :D