Tumble Inn

Posted on January 9, 2018April 8, 2018 by Waltermarks Posted in Dverse, Humor, Poetry

It sure feels good to join the Dverse Poets Pub again. Tonight, Mish has given us a wonderful prompt from the talented photographer, Sharon Knight. Her works are posted here: Sunearthsky. I have chosen one called the Prairie Italianate.

Welcome to the Tumble Inn
Set a spell and feel the breeze
You’re always welcome to drop in
Stay until you feel at ease

Years ago we opened wide
The finest hotel ever seen
But since I-90 passed us by
Things have gone from thick to thin

Sign the journal, sit a spell
Fix your mind on days ago
Though there’s not a soul to tell
Good spirits put on quite a show

The Tumble Inn’s a sunny day
Your every whim is our delight
Then at evening, go away
We’re only here until the night

20 thoughts on “Tumble Inn”

January 9, 2018 at 3:39 pm Reply
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) says:

Love the grim humor in this… I almost saw Bates’ motel in this… but without an interstate you’re gone
1. January 9, 2018 at 5:43 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Oh well, it’s a friendly kind of place
January 9, 2018 at 3:59 pm Reply
Sharon says:

If this old girl could speak, I’m certain this is what she would say. Thank you!
1. January 9, 2018 at 5:43 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Thanks Sharon, and thank you for the beautiful photos!
January 9, 2018 at 4:04 pm Reply
Victoria C. Slotto says:

Nice to see you back, Walter, and with such an imaginative poem. Buildings like that have their stories to tell.
1. January 9, 2018 at 5:44 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Thanks Victoria, it’s nice to have the time and energy to be back with you all
January 9, 2018 at 5:40 pm Reply
Gospel Isosceles says:

Haha!
“Stay until you feel at ease.”
Might be awhile!
1. January 9, 2018 at 5:46 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Like the Hotel California
January 9, 2018 at 6:15 pm Reply
Frank Hubeny says:

Nice sound. The highway going around a town can change its fortunes.
1. January 9, 2018 at 6:51 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Thanks Frank, it’s that way here
January 9, 2018 at 6:19 pm Reply
nosaintaugustine says:

It’s always nice to read your poems with their gentle humor. I like the yarn you spun from the fine old bones of that home.
1. January 9, 2018 at 6:52 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Thanks, it’s good to have the time for fun
January 9, 2018 at 11:21 pm Reply
Mish says:

I like this version of a “Hotel California”…and it seems a bit friendlier.
Thank you for joining in with us. 🙂
1. January 10, 2018 at 7:38 am Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  You can check out anytime and leave
January 10, 2018 at 7:28 am Reply
Jane Dougherty says:

I saw Hotel California here, ‘some dance to remember, some dance to forget’…
1. January 10, 2018 at 7:40 am Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Can’t dance at all. I’d have to dance to learn how
  1. January 10, 2018 at 8:16 am
    Jane Dougherty says:
    
    Just stay clear of Hotel California. It’s not worth it 🙂
January 10, 2018 at 7:54 am Reply
kim881 says:

I have to agree with Bjorn about the grim humor. I thought of the Bates’ motel and Hotel California came to mind, too.
January 10, 2018 at 9:47 am Reply
rothpoetry says:

Reminds me of the Eagle’s song…Hotel California. Love it!
Dwight
1. January 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm Reply
  Waltermarks says:
  
  Thanks Dwight