“Satisfied” has never entirely
peaked in me; just when I feel
at a pinnacle – Wham!--another
smack of barbecue embraces and
spicy grins –
We are appetites by nature –
inclined toward luscious
entries, and pastry treats,
(for the veggie it's veggies,
for the carnivore it's meats –
our plush courses, the anchor
of all seats) –
an organic slice from the
earth; a topping like heaven
but a devil on the scale –
no avoiding the sweat-room
whether female or male....
Categories:
appetito, desire, drink, emotions, food,
Form: Free verse
Solemn spirits oft seek it in prayer
Travelers find it with their ears open to the ocean
Devils rush to try things others not dare
But some bodies just enjoy home, sweet home minus the commotion
For some it's nightly conversation with a wordy book
Children find it in the pages of which they like to color
Others feel buon appetito simply when they cook
And everyone smiles at Grandma's card, knowing they're about to get five dollars
Many count their blessings with their four-legged friends
We've all found happiness making angels in the snow
Some write lone wolf by just the might of their pens
But when it comes to alone in the car, we're all members of the band playing on the radio
All these things are just simple pleasures
In a complex game with moments so hard you may wish it to end and fall apart,
And although at times you'll feel forgotten under those hardened weights and measures
Do your best to remember the simpler times, and you'll find it easier to get back to the start
January 18, 2016
Categories:
appetito, appreciation, encouraging, funny, happiness,
Form: Rhyme
Chilled Pinot Grigio and Chianti
on each side of the long table,
twenty seats for twenty guests;
Antipasto with zesty dressing...
colorful vegetables with chunks
of sharp provolone and hard salami...
to be served with crunchy bread,
the kind that grandmother used to bake.
Oh, wait the Creamy Alfredo with chicken and spinach
is steaming on a huge serving plate...what a work of art!
Oh, the aroma of the Parmesan cheese
fills the nostrils with the urge to start;
one by one, the well-dressed guests walk
into the dining room...who said they are guests?
It's family: grandpa, grandma, uncles, aunts and cousins!
we'll surely enjoy this Sunday dinner as last week.
What about dessert? Sweet pastries and chocolate Tiramisu
with a strong cup of espresso and a shot of Sanbuca Romana;
would you like to join us and meet the friendly chef Mario?
There's plenty of food for everyone...Buon Appetito!
Categories:
appetito, family, food, funny, happiness,
Form: Free verse