FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Friday, 25 July 1986

Poem Number 140 - The Hurstville Men - 25/7/1986

When can you ever talk sense to them,
They that sell the cover of a lifetime?
When can you ever joke with them,
They that you can relate to, today?

Form the very not so manly, 'Swordie'
Who cuts words into pieces with his lasting smile.
Is it true that “Dale”, is the black sheep in this family,
Who will point his finger at anyone, as an excuse for a drink?

Maybe the everlasting “Greg”, (or as commonly known ‘5 finger’s man’),
Who was named after a cricketer called, 'Chapelli'?
Can he discounted for his continuous laughs,
Which creates such havoc in the New South Wales branch Office?

Of course, there’s a 'Bevan', who keeps an eye or two on these men,
As he’s now counting the years, since he sold his first.
But for 'Shortie Davo' (otherwise known as ‘the man with the iron gun’),
There’s somebody you can ask for a beer and he’ll drink yours and you’ll think it’s fun.

There are probably a lot of words in or out of the dictionary, I would apply,
To ensure there’s no mucking around in this office of “The Hurstville Men”,
But at the moment, I can’t find one, but shall say this:
“You must never shout the word,’ beer’,
For they’ll run towards the nearest bar,
And serve one with the coldest gold mouthwatering, ‘hard drink’”. 

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