Notes About The Poem

Surprise Dinner

Asked for fresh trout from the menu
Server brought it hot to my plate
Pronto take it away, to my horror
Two vile beady eyes stare at me
And they do not look very pleased
Should have stuck to pasta or soup
Neither would dare to glare back


AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horne Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 3:30 PM
LOL, no, I wouldn't fancy that, for sure! Lovely poem - had to read this to see what this form is like
Gauthier Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:12 PM
Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated.
Wolf Avatar
February 25, 2018 at 10:51 PM
I can just picture the glare from the plate. Hilarious, truly. Enjoyed this kwansaba, Line. Well-done! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 9:38 AM
Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.
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