A Spicy Story

One afternoon
with Ginger and Basil
we met an old sage
whose voice was quite nasal

He told us our lives
were in need of some spice
which got me to thinking
of my favorite rice

So my two friends and I
spent the afternoon looking
for wonderful foods
to take home and start cooking

Rosemary stopped by
with that little nut, Meg
who loves telling jokes
and pulling your leg

And wouldn't you know?
Now what would I do?
Of food we had plenty
but our spices were few!

I asked what shelf
is all the saffron?
Loudly I cried
where has the tarragon?

But we used what we had
and the dinner was great
it went by so fast
and when it got late

My friends said goodnight
'twas a fun time, you know
and I suddenly thought
where did the thyme go?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Morris Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 8:20 PM
You inspired me, Michael. I hope you don't mind me stealing your idea and using it in a poem of my own, which I just posted.
Morris Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM
You got it! I'm expecting a very round number. :-)
Wise Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 6:59 AM
Cool! Just send me my share of the royalties! LOL ;)
Awtry Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 10:41 AM
Very clever! I have a feeling it was as much fun to write as it was to read!
Wise Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Oh yes indeed it was! Writing peotry's always fun, but this kind of poem is a bit more fun to write than most! Thank u! :)
Morris Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Very clever. My friend coriander sister both say it's the real dill. :-)
Wise Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 10:13 AM
LOL! Wish I'd have thought of those! Happy New Year! :)
White Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 9:37 AM
Well done made me laugh. Happy new year.
Wise Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 10:14 AM
Thank u! Happy New Year!
Sands Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 8:43 AM
OMG This is so creative and funny. Your writing is fun to read :) Thanks for sharing!
Wise Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 8:47 AM
Thank u Heidi! Glad u like it! :)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 7:51 AM
This is hilarious, and made me smile. Then when you reached that little nut, Meg, I laughed. Thank you for starting out my day in a happy delightful way. Happy 2019 Michael!
Wise Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Glad to be of service Caren! Thank u! HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace