Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Best Luck Meal

A weekly meal at home
Pork chops boiled in sour kraut
But there’s another good luck meal
I’d like to tell you about

My big brother served our country
During the Vietnam War
He said the Navy fed him well
But there was a dish he longed for

Each letter he sent had lines blacked out
Censors concealed his whereabouts 
The only sentences left intact
Were about the lamb he couldn’t live without

One Sunday Mom made leg of lamb
Thinking Artie was still in the Pacific
When unannounced, he walked through the door
Our “best luck” meal was terrific


*Entry for Russell's "Good Luck Meal" Contest

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Sheri Fresonke Harper January 12, 2012 at 8:23 PM That was a very lucky meal, congratulations on your win!

Carrie Richards January 12, 2012 at 9:17 AM What a happy and heartwarming story this is, dear Carolyn!! Congratulations to you!!!

Carol Sunshine Brown January 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Good Luck Meal" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Brenda Victoria Northeast January 12, 2012 at 12:46 AM fantastic poem and a worthy winner- blessings and congratulations, Brenda : )

Gwendolen Song January 11, 2012 at 6:47 PM Love the patriotic twist, Carolyn...You always amaze me!! Love, Gwendolen

Marty Owens January 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM Carolyn, I love your poem and congrats on the win....Marty

Sara Kendrick December 27, 2011 at 10:49 AM That had to be a great reunion..I can imagine the joy that your family experienced at his safe return..Still thinking of Callaway's Garden..Sara

Gert W. Knop December 27, 2011 at 3:20 AM Wow, Carolyn, this write makes my mouth water! And a great ending! This one must be a winner!...Love, Gert

Daver Austin December 24, 2011 at 9:33 AM This makes me feel very happy and sad at the same time - to think you had to be without a loved one for so long. Wherever you are, dear, know that I think of you daily and wish you such wonderful good times at Christmas and for the new year. Love, daver

Jack Horne December 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM Lovely sweet write - sure to be a big winner. Many congrats on all your wins : ) I had to say it, LOL

Kash Poet December 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM Very nice write on 'Good Luck Meal'.Best wishes.

Gwendolen Song December 17, 2011 at 5:28 AM Grrrrrreat idea, Carolyn. This is a hooot. Much enjoyed! Love, Gwendolen

Joe Maverick December 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM Enjoyed the rich memory in this..