Grits

Miscalculated the opened door
Spilled those grits on the floor
Well some went on the cabinet top
Some went here and there and flop

These grits were uncooked see
Gritty and runny milky indeed
They went under the coffee keeper
All over the clean coffee steeper

When they finished running around
I thought that they was kin to one who bounds
Like a stud, a casanova everywhere
I didn't make a sound really I didn't make a sound

I could have but I bit my tongue
I held up the shield to my thoughts
I held them captive until my husband
Came  in the room and I told him
Do not drop any water on the floor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
October 25, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Sara, I think I'll try to follow your example. (Not the spilling part... LOL! The holding my tongue part. Smiles.) Very nice poem about self control. Lovingly enjoyed, Dane Ann
Anish Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Haven't had good grits in a while and your poem made me hungry. Keep 'em coming. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Culverhouse Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM
funny, they would be easy to see wet, I guess, but harder to sweep up.HA!
Griffiths Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Great poem Sara, Love Pam.
Brown Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM
What a merry little poem you have here Sara. Thank you for sharing a little humor as well today. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 7:33 AM
Thank you for your welcome comments Sara.Have a good weekend.Rgds Brian
Devonshire Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 7:15 AM
This is so clever, Sara! I love the last verse and can really see the grits making a mess in the kitchen. It's easy to spill things. In fact, I just rode over a rock and scratched up my brand new car. Guess we need to keep a sense of humor like you do when things like this happen. It's an inspiration to me at this time. Thank you! Love, carolyn
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