Race Day

The last piece of ground beef
No larger than a quarter

Eyed longingly by eight little eyes
their manners for most part in order

First eye each other to look for a nod
And then to look at the plate

Or  to look for intent
Should appetite break free in hope to fully sate

Suddenly a hand shot out
to make three laps in au jus

Popped it into her grease rimmed mouth
And bid the whole matter adeau
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Trifiatis Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 2:36 PM
Witty and pretty, dearest Vickey. Enjoyed it. Be blessed!
Rhymer Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 8:26 PM
Thanks for your kind comment friend Demetrios.
Flaherty Avatar
September 22, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Agreed Cute Vickey I wrote a poem called Optimistically Crushed Dreams Matinee May I ask you please if you have the time or will to please read it Thanks
Rhymer Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 10:42 PM
I would like to point out it wasn't my little hand that acted as if with mind of its own but my sisters.At first the rest showed mock indignation which shortly gave way to laughter .Thanks for the read.Thanks for the comment.
Faulkner Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 8:39 PM
Very cute, not sure if you're talking about kids or dogs though?
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