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Word Weaver
Member

since 2011-03-06

Posts 437
California, USA

0 posted 2011-11-22 03:52 PM

The Thanksgiving Feast

Some want turkey, some want ham,
Another called this morning
Asking if we could please have lamb.

Traditional cranberries or the relish kind?
If the latter I'd have to add nuts and orange rind.
Back to the market. I fear at this point I may lose my mind.

Pumpkin pie, apple, or boysenberry?
If I exclude his favorite Uncle Larry
Will holler, "Where's the cherry?"

Sweet potatoes of course, but also string beans or peas?
Mashed potatoes, maybe throw in some cheese?
Phone rang again, “Scalloped potatoes please.”

Must have Jello with marshmallows or the little ones will pout.
I'm beginning to lose it, without a doubt.
There's only one solution - we're eating out!

© Marcia Miller-Twiford

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2011-11-22 04:20 PM

Great poem about the frustrations of preparing a Thanksgiving Feast . . . Going out sounds great.

~*~ He did not wear his scarlet coat,
For blood and wine are red,
And blood and wine were on his hands
When they found him with the dead--Wilde ~*~

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2011-11-22 09:52 PM

I'm feeling this one Marcia as I gather the makings of Thanksgiving dinner and attempt to please everyone. Have a good one.
Ida

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

3 posted 2011-11-22 09:55 PM

"There's only one solution - we're eating out!"

LOL!! And you should. It's time to reflect on your blessings and relax.
Enjoyed the read.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Word Weaver
Member

since 2011-03-06

Posts 437
California, USA

4 posted 2011-11-23 02:44 PM

Thank you all for your nice comments. And, we are eating out. A table for twelve and three high-chairs is reserved. I'm gonna sit back and enjoy every minute of not having to and every other minute I'll look around that table and count my blessings.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2011-11-24 04:24 PM

You have me smiling here, dear Marcia! You render these moments of anticipation and related "busyness" perfectly well.

There should be always a substantial collaboration in the kitchen to make it more fun.

It's great to go out, but I bet there will be a few voices saying "your turkey etc. is much more delicious ...!"

Happy Thanksgiving in total relax.

Love and joy.
Margherita

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