My Husband's String Beans

I tried to cook my husband’s string beans
But they came out wrong.
My kitchen skills are rather weak
While his, of course, are strong.

I used the pan he favors
And the oil was sesame.
I added almonds, just to
Jazz it up by a degree.

My friends are diplomatic,
Maybe almost to a fault.
They ate them with no comment
On the fact they needed salt.

Tonight my husband made some
And they taste just like they ought
So I realized my attempt was even
Worse than I had thought!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Andresen Avatar
August 4, 2017 at 3:21 PM
- You did your best, Ilene :) - I have always spices on the table ... some like much salt others like little - Lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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August 3, 2017 at 8:59 PM
giggle :) love it!
Lane Avatar
August 3, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Jan has a good idea. You make something sweet for dessert. Cute write, Ilene.
Allison Avatar
August 3, 2017 at 4:45 PM
aww Ilene your poem made me smile as you admit to your failure but at least you try why not in the future let him cook them and you make something you know will be a success:-) hugs Jan xx
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