Classic and Contemporary Poetry

A STORY OFTEN TOLD IN BARS: THE READER'S DIGEST VERSION, by WILLIAM MATTHEWS            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: First I was born and it was tough on mom
Last Line: The life that matters not the one I've led
Alternate Author Name(s): Matthews, William Procter
Subject(s): Bars & Bartenders; Popular Culture - United States; Pubs; Taverns; Saloons