Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Nothing Could Make Me Stay

I can understand why my pal has given
up on this garage sorting.  it is only 9:30
and I feel like we've been working on this
for ten hours. I did not even get here until 8.

I am giving up right now.
Nothing could make me stay.

This is a big mess,
and I doubt I am that much help
anyway.

Oh, wait. What? Um, sure. What are you having?
Chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries
and tapioca pudding?

Yes, I guess I could stay and help
Another twenty minutes or so.

Bacon? But you'll have to un-thaw it
first?  How long will that take?
Sure. I could stay an hour more maybe.

Pizza for lunch?
Okay. But I have to leave by 2:30 if that's okay.
Oh, the chiefs are playing? And we could watch it while we sort.

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M. L. Kiser December 28, 2018 at 3:32 PM I like chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries, anytime. Caren Krutsinger December 28, 2018 at 8:45 PM Did you forget the vanilla pudding? She warms it up first and adds equally warm syrup. Heart attack on a plate is what I call it.

Rhona Mcferran December 27, 2018 at 5:35 AM ...And people speak so condescendingly about using treats to train dogs! But, food IS the best motivator to get through nearly anything unpleasant!! (My husband and I refer to our favorite snack foods as "People Treats" for this reason... ;D) Caren Krutsinger December 27, 2018 at 5:59 AM Yes, and I am about to embark on a few people treats right this minute, as the messy desk is starting to annoy me greatly. Back in a jiff unless I get distracted.

Michelle Faulkner December 26, 2018 at 4:32 PM My hubby knows if he wants me to get up early (I mean 6 am) on Saturday he just has to say 'Breakfast out?' - meaning we go to a breakfast restaurant - and I am up! Caren Krutsinger December 26, 2018 at 4:49 PM See? There is a trigger for everyone; it is interesting that many of us seem to be triggered by food.

Gershon Wolf December 25, 2018 at 10:31 PM Hilarious! Nothing like a little food and football to keep one going... :) gw Caren Krutsinger December 26, 2018 at 2:17 AM And I know you also have been in this place, and have caved. It is such a natural thing to do, right?