Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

I'M Eating My Way Through the Fridge, Tra-La

I'm eating my way through the fridge, tra-la!
I'm eating my way through the fridge
Do I feel a little bit guilty about it?
Maybe a bit more than a smidge

Someone's got to get rid of this stuff
It's been here for more than a week
The plastic containers are starting to bulge
Don't dare lift their lids for a peek

Saw a big bunch of week old burritos
Get up and start dancing around
Thought I could hear a Mariachi band 
It was a faint, almost inaudible sound

The vegetable bin was rockin' with laughter
As a tomato all mushy and ripe
Was cuddling up to a overripe cucc
That smelled like an old guttersnipe

All in all the scene wasn't pleasant
Next time we'll try eating faster
Before the office for the environment
Declares an ecological disaster

I'm eating my way through the fridge, tra-la!
It's a service I provide for my country
And Greenpeace is actually thinking
Of naming a ship after me!

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal March 23, 2018 at 3:10 PM A hilarious one :D Third stanza is fantastic. Reminds me I need to clean out my fridge. ;) Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 23, 2018 at 3:33 PM Whatta silly eh!!! Things get pushed to the back and you need a gas mask to depose of them!!! XOX

Carol Eastman October 6, 2012 at 12:33 PM If I ever get a boat... I'll name it after you... Actually, I think I'll get one for the kids in the bathtub, for when they come to visit... I'll respectfully name it after you... LOL Jack Ellison October 6, 2012 at 12:45 PM LOL An honour indeed! You have my blessing... XOX

Gwendolen Song September 30, 2012 at 7:00 PM hahahahaah...bwa hahahaaha! This is a hoot!!! Fun-KNEE! Love it, JACK! U are every refrigerator's nightmare come true! Best 2 you! gwendolen Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 8:04 PM Happy you got a big giggle out my silly nonsense! Best 2 U 2 Gwendolen! Love and hugs, Jack xxx

Ilene Bauer September 30, 2012 at 3:07 PM this is utterly delightful - you got me with the "tra-la!" just adorable! Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM Thank you very much tra-la! Glad you liked my silliness, Ilene! Big hugs, much love... Jack xox

Robert A. Dufresne September 30, 2012 at 1:32 PM Got a good laugh out of this Jack mostly because I was checking out my own fridge to see what could be salvaged for dinner... NOt much! Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 1:37 PM We save stuff for a few days then throw it out... strange custom! LOL Thanks for dropping by my good friend!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl September 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM You always give me a lift and a laugh and you look so like Jonny Depp you make my heart flutter. Will use this one xx Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM You are such a great supporter of my silliness! Have I ever told you how much I appreciate all your kind words! Probably a few times eh! Well here's one more... I appreciate all your kind sweet words, Miss Mandy! Love and happy thoughts, Jack xox

Karen Deeks September 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM After meeee!!! lol.... great fun... you've reminded me of one i saved a while ago about my fridge love.....one of my favourite genres of poetry is humour, lifts the spirit sometimes after doom and gloom....tyvm for cheering up ole misery guts :) Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM Stay tuned Karen my friend... humour is mostly what I write! Glad it cheered you up, ole misery guts!!! Love and happiness, Jack

Jon A Cavanaugh September 30, 2012 at 5:27 AM I love your wit. very funny stuff here. You pick great subjects to write about too. Jack Ellison September 30, 2012 at 5:30 AM Thank you my friend! "It 'tis to laugh" someone once said! I do it a lot...