Filets - A book of contemporary verse by Bobby Nimocks

A literary treat for gourmet appetites
A collection of contemporary verse by Bobby Nimocks

An Excerpt

Sally is a consumer with a hang-up. She enjoys the distinction of owning the only electric toothbrush in the neighborhood, and the neighbors know it. They also know the predicament of a woman victimized by power failure. Will Sally also fail or will pride prevail? The neighbors stand poised at their windows while Sally ponders a new strategy that will sustain her against the sudden threat and disgrace of bad breath. How she ultimately overcomes is the subject matter of this poem, and her choice of action is entirely consistent with her contemporary profile.

Sally's Hang-up

Sally
Will ever be remembered
As the first woman on the street
To own an electric toothbrush.
Pushbutton deodorant
Was already in.

She was the envy of the neighborhood,
Because Sally brushed electric
And had a load builder
They didn't have.

This all changed
When one day the electricity went off,
And at such a time when tempers run high,
Sally's neighbors' cooled,
Because they knew she was too proud
And would never weaken
(Wouldn't go out and buy an ordinary toothbrush)
But for spite
Would rather stay home a whole day
And suffer
A brown taste
In her mouth

About the Author

    After graduating from Davidson College, the author lived in Germany for two years and attended the Interpreters' Institute of the University of Heidelberg where he was enrolled as a student of the German language and literature. He holds a Certificate of Proficiency in German from that institution.
    The author lives in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina and was in the employ of MJ Soffe Co. as one of the company's sales managers until June 2006. He is married to his only wife, Anne, who was Director of United Way of Cumberland County. Following her retirement she continues on a part time basis as an administrator of the Youth Growth Stock Trust sponsored by United Way. The couple have two children and two grandchildren.
    Awards include two consecutive second prizes in the short story competition sponsored by the Tar Heel Writers' Roundtable and honorable mentions in the International Poetry Competition and the First Annual Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Clover Collection of Verse and W.E. Houck & Company, publishers, respectively.
   Inasmuch as this publication is intended to reverse a bad trend, (see MY EPITAPH, p.1) prospective readers are encouraged to purchase one copy of this book for every room in the house.

From the menu, a few prime cuts:

Cover Girl: She's a gorgeous "sinner of attraction" but suffers a neurosis that stems from truths borne of the wisdom of glossy publications whose semen-ars on sex lead to expertise in but one field of endeavor.
Say what you will, but these gals are organ-ized to no end!

The Nader Affair: It's about time someone exposed the other side of Ralph's life, renowned though he is as America's foremost environmentalist and corporate critic. The scene opens with our catching Ralph with his fingers in the cookie jar. He's infatuated with Sara Lee, world famous for sweetness and plenty of dough!

The Candidate characterizes a typical American politician with all the warts exposed. Same old lyrics set to new music composed in the classical tradition and sub-titled, Symphony from the Newt World.

Nicotine Knockout in My Local, Homeowned Massage Salon inquires whether the client is in for a treat or a treatment, i.e., can one mix bliss with smoke rings? Just how far down tobacco road is a non-smoker willing to go?

The Neighborhood Skin Flick: Two young things are trying to get it on under Klieg lights. This is an educational film, obviously with Swedish overtones, but on this take the male suffers a kind of disability that wouldn't be so grave if it weren't for gravity.
Not to worry. Every leading lady worth her salt knows that when her male star cannot rise to the occasion, tomorrow's another day.

Particulars

As you can see, Filets, a literary treat for gourmet appetites is not a cookbook. Then what is it? Filets is a literary treat, as the title says. And it’s for gourmet appetites. As opposed to T-bones, we are more inclined--but not limited to-- funny bones, literarily speaking. (See details on diversity of subject matter below.) The book is 114 pages long and includes a precis with every one of the 43 selections listed in the Table of Contents. Precis, you may already know, is fancy word for preview, which makes the work more comprehensible to readers not otherwise drawn to this medium of expression. I also use it to whet your appetite and to ensure understanding, as explained in the Forward.

Finally, it is hoped a partial list of other titles will convince you of the diversity of the subject matter I would characterize as political, romantic, philosophical, and environmental. My Dune’s Day is an example of that last classification.

Political? State of the Onion under Tricky Dick. Romantic? Lovelight. And, finally, philosophical? The Only Trouble with this World is the People in It.

The amount of self indulgence expended in obtaining a copy of Filets will be infinitely smaller than the pleasure derived from your enjoyment of reading its verse, and I look forward to hearing from you to that end.

Cost: $5.00 each, includes first class postage and handling anywhere in the Continental USA. International mailing, add $1.00 to the above.

Note: Slight damage in transit occured on an LTL motor freight shipment, resulting in a noticeable defacing of the front and back covers of a few copies. However, the contents are completely protected and the cover is 100% good for the purpose intended. These books are fine, but they are just not as pretty as the regular priced books. Cost is less: $4.00 in the continental USA + $1.00 added for international orders.

Orders received Monday-Friday are mailed 1st class prepaid within two weekdays of receipt. Personal checks are acceptable and are to be made to the order of Bobby Nimocks.

Mail address: 112 Magnolia Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28305/ USA Any questions, pls contact me @ annen12@embarqmail.com Or call me @ 910-484-0509.

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	A literary treat for gourmet appetites A collection of contemporary verse by Bobby Nimocks
An Excerpt Sally is a consumer with a hang-up. She enjoys the distinction of owning the only electric toothbrush in the neighborhood, and the neighbors know it. They also know the predicament of a woman victimized by power failure. Will Sally also fail or will pride prevail? The neighbors stand poised at their windows while Sally ponders a new strategy that will sustain her against the sudden threat and disgrace of bad breath. How she ultimately overcomes is the subject matter of this poem, and her choice of action is entirely consistent with her contemporary profile. Sally's Hang-up Sally Will ever be remembered As the first woman on the street To own an electric toothbrush. Pushbutton deodorant Was already in. She was the envy of the neighborhood, Because Sally brushed electric And had a load builder They didn't have. This all changed When one day the electricity went off, And at such a time when tempers run high, Sally's neighbors' cooled, Because they knew she was too proud And would never weaken (Wouldn't go out and buy an ordinary toothbrush) But for spite Would rather stay home a whole day And suffer A brown taste In her mouth About the Author After graduating from Davidson College, the author lived in Germany for two years and attended the Interpreters' Institute of the University of Heidelberg where he was enrolled as a student of the German language and literature. He holds a Certificate of Proficiency in German from that institution. The author lives in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina and was in the employ of MJ Soffe Co. as one of the company's sales managers until June 2006. He is married to his only wife, Anne, who was Director of United Way of Cumberland County. Following her retirement she continues on a part time basis as an administrator of the Youth Growth Stock Trust sponsored by United Way. The couple have two children and two grandchildren. Awards include two consecutive second prizes in the short story competition sponsored by the Tar Heel Writers' Roundtable and honorable mentions in the International Poetry Competition and the First Annual Poetry Contest, sponsored by the Clover Collection of Verse and W.E. Houck & Company, publishers, respectively. Inasmuch as this publication is intended to reverse a bad trend, (see MY EPITAPH, p.1) prospective readers are encouraged to purchase one copy of this book for every room in the house.	From the menu, a few prime cuts: Cover Girl: She's a gorgeous "sinner of attraction" but suffers a neurosis that stems from truths borne of the wisdom of glossy publications whose semen-ars on sex lead to expertise in but one field of endeavor. Say what you will, but these gals are organ-ized to no end! The Nader Affair: It's about time someone exposed the other side of Ralph's life, renowned though he is as America's foremost environmentalist and corporate critic. The scene opens with our catching Ralph with his fingers in the cookie jar. He's infatuated with Sara Lee, world famous for sweetness and plenty of dough! The Candidate characterizes a typical American politician with all the warts exposed. Same old lyrics set to new music composed in the classical tradition and sub-titled, Symphony from the Newt World. Nicotine Knockout in My Local, Homeowned Massage Salon inquires whether the client is in for a treat or a treatment, i.e., can one mix bliss with smoke rings? Just how far down tobacco road is a non-smoker willing to go? The Neighborhood Skin Flick: Two young things are trying to get it on under Klieg lights. This is an educational film, obviously with Swedish overtones, but on this take the male suffers a kind of disability that wouldn't be so grave if it weren't for gravity. Not to worry. Every leading lady worth her salt knows that when her male star cannot rise to the occasion, tomorrow's another day. Particulars As you can see, Filets, a literary treat for gourmet appetites is not a cookbook. Then what is it? Filets is a literary treat, as the title says. And it’s for gourmet appetites. As opposed to T-bones, we are more inclined--but not limited to-- funny bones, literarily speaking. (See details on diversity of subject matter below.) The book is 114 pages long and includes a precis with every one of the 43 selections listed in the Table of Contents. Precis, you may already know, is fancy word for preview, which makes the work more comprehensible to readers not otherwise drawn to this medium of expression. I also use it to whet your appetite and to ensure understanding, as explained in the Forward. Finally, it is hoped a partial list of other titles will convince you of the diversity of the subject matter I would characterize as political, romantic, philosophical, and environmental. My Dune’s Day is an example of that last classification. Political? State of the Onion under Tricky Dick. Romantic? Lovelight. And, finally, philosophical? The Only Trouble with this World is the People in It. The amount of self indulgence expended in obtaining a copy of Filets will be infinitely smaller than the pleasure derived from your enjoyment of reading its verse, and I look forward to hearing from you to that end. Cost: $5.00 each, includes first class postage and handling anywhere in the Continental USA. International mailing, add $1.00 to the above. Note: Slight damage in transit occured on an LTL motor freight shipment, resulting in a noticeable defacing of the front and back covers of a few copies. However, the contents are completely protected and the cover is 100% good for the purpose intended. These books are fine, but they are just not as pretty as the regular priced books. Cost is less: $4.00 in the continental USA + $1.00 added for international orders. Orders received Monday-Friday are mailed 1st class prepaid within two weekdays of receipt. Personal checks are acceptable and are to be made to the order of Bobby Nimocks. Mail address: 112 Magnolia Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28305/ USA Any questions, pls contact me @ annen12@embarqmail.com Or call me @ 910-484-0509.
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