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I Will Not Name the Restaurant

I will not name the restaurant, Because it might have been a fluke But after I ate their offering, I came home and did a puke. I pictured the cook, her hair askew, Letting little drops of it land in the stew. As she spewed forth a wretched pile Of words known only to a wicked few. I pictured her apron messed up with glob. As she warmed up this smelly slop. I pictured fish all over the grill in haste, Which gave my chicken a fishy taste. I met my friend there, both had the same fate. I pictured the kitchen laughing at us with vim and spice, As we tried to choke down the stuff on our plate. I will not name the restaurant, for it would not be nice. Here is my friend’s phone number. She is not as kind as I. Tell her who you are with your usual grace. She is home sick, mad as a hot fly. I am sure she will tell you the name of the place.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 9/19/2018 3:46:00 AM
Sorry for the awful experience, but glad you turned it into a creative piece of poetry! Love the line "Here is my friend’s phone number. She is not as kind as I."! (I would rat them out, too! lol)
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Date: 9/18/2018 11:07:00 PM
'which gave my chicken a fishy taste' gave me the giggles, hope you've recovered from your unfortunate meal!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/18/2018 11:52:00 PM
I am still getting over it as this chain used to be my favorite food but is no more.
Date: 9/18/2018 8:58:00 PM
LOL - another very funny poem, Caren.
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Date: 9/18/2018 8:20:00 PM
G'day Caren … sounds like the place to be when you a good clean out Caren - I dare say you've crossed that place off your Christmas list - thanks Caren - Lindsay
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/18/2018 8:23:00 PM
I have crossed it off every list I have ever had. When I want fish I order fish.

Book: Shattered Sighs