If My Stove Could Talk-Tribute To a Major Appliance

Oh My Gosh! What’s the matter with you?
You could be squatting outside over a fire! 
So you have to clean me once in awhile…big deal!
I slave for you with never a thank you.
Turn a knob and I heat your fancy pans..
I simmer, I boil, I bake for hours…
And what do I get in return…whining 
about the new self cleaning ovens…stainless
steel the big “I have to have”! I may be plain
but I never let you down. and yet…you sigh
whenever you have to wipe a spill.
 So who's fault it that?
You’re the one who was gossiping on the phone..
Not my fault! I hate to be the one to tell you..but
You’re A Crummy Cook!”..I do my best but
you’ve got to follow a recipe…you’re not a natural!..
Awwwhhh, forget it I’m tired. You don’t listen anyway…
Who cares if you order take out tomorrow…
                        Not me, that’s for sure…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A. Sharma Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 1:02 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Barbara!
Tor Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 12:20 AM
Congratulations Barbara on your win.
A  Avatar
October 10, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Barbara, Congrats on your wonderful win. **SKAT**
Roper Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 5:43 PM
Barbara, congratulations on your win!!! Enjoyed reading this gem
Fisher Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 4:27 PM
I like your winning poem. So true too...Rodney Dangerfield probably got more respect than an appliance.
Dietrich Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 3:42 PM
a very cool poem the way you had the stove talking!! Big congrats on your top spot!
Aul Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Congrats on your win....... George
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Thank you George..Glad you stopped by. BG
Canerdy Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:49 AM
This well-written poem made me smile! Congratulations
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Hi Janice, thank you for your comment..A silly poem but glad you were smiling. BG
Cwiak Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:46 AM
Great take on this theme...I never realized how much take out meant to my family, since we never got it very often. But to hear the stove tell me, now that was something I never expected. Great write and congratulations on your win.
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 12:59 PM
Hi Dan, we never got takeout either...your comments are always entertaining. Thanks. BG
Richards Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 9:48 AM
This is so cute, Barbara!! A clever twist on the contest, and I'd swear this was my stove-top talking !!! lOl!! (It has been conspiring against me lately !)
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM
thanks Carrie, kind of silly but Im glad you liked it. BG
Godwin Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 8:57 AM
I don't know how I overlooked this clever and delightful entry. I love it! Congratulations, Barbara ... CayCay
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Hi there, thank you for your kind comment on this pretty silly piece. I enjoyed writing it, didn't need such an intense thought process, to say the least. BG
Allison Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 4:51 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Barbara:-) hugs Jan xx
Gorelick Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:07 AM
thanks Jan...yu are always so kind. BG
Allison Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 12:15 PM
this made me smile Barbara :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Gorelick Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 1:29 PM
Thanks Jan..glad you smiled..I nearly cried, it is so silly...
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