Invited Poems

invited to casserole

Casserole was unpalatable
I did not ask for the recipe
Some of the ingredients I barely recognizing
Who puts mashed potatoes with green beans?

Would ketchup have added to it? Did it need onions?
Would Heinz 57 have saved it or at least made it better?
I smiled at my hostess, and pushed the slop around on my plate.
Noting the others were doing the same thing.

So it was not just me….

You're Invited

You're all invited to my party.
No, not Jack or Jill or Marty. 
I'm inviting apple strudels,
pies and tarts, the whole caboodle, 
custards, puddings, buttered scones 
(with muffins and bagels, I'm not alone), 
cookies, croissants, an eclair,
and my lovely baklava, so dear.

The Self-Invited Guest

If the two of you agree
The self-invited guest is free
To enter into hearts
And a miracle starts!
Who is it; who is this One?
All strife and striving shun?
Our minds see the wisdom, truth and light
The request is made and it is right;
A deep desire and a plea
To forget the questions, the fear, to flee
Into the Eternal Arms
To rest from all alarms
Relief, peace and joy come too
As this self-invited guest comes to you 
The Only True Love is There
Your burdens to bear
Eternal Creator God, Jesus His Son
Enter and all is One!

You’re Invited

Step into my hidden show,  
where shadows dance,  
secrets linger,  
colours spill 
like confessions.  
Each stroke 
a heartbeat,  
each shade a shadow 
of my mind,  
inviting you to witness  
the rawness 
beneath the surface.  

My mask is stripped away,  the downfall began  
before the spotlight ever shone.  
I've laid it all bare - no shame in this truth.  

I seek no applause;  
I am not a taboo.
A painted smile is a façade,  
not the reality of my struggle.  

Here lies the chaos,  
tangled threads 
of thought,  
beauty woven 
through brokenness - 
an open window 
to my soul.  

Feel the weight of my silence,  
the vibrancy of my despair,  
as you navigate this performance,  
unfolding the layers 
that shape who I am.  

So come, 
if you dare,  
witness my world 
unmasked,  
where vulnerability 
dances with strength,  
each moment a story 
unwritten,  
a testament of resilience, 
of hope,  
in this intimate theatre  
of a heart 
laid bare.

glad she invited these three for tea

Three colorful birds were dressed in their Sunday best.
They came parading and primping, out of one nest.
Their benefactor thought they looked lovely, naturally.
Glad now that she had invited these three for tea.

Invited Puppies to Tea

I have invited puppies to tea with Earl Gray brew.
With canned beef, chopped liver and bits of chicken too.
They are coming in, frolicking with a twitch and a twee.
How much more delighted could this impromptu tea party be?

They do not like the cushy embroidered chairs, barking their disdain.
They have torn down some curtains, their energy is a drain.
I am worn out and overworked when I finally scoot them out,
That’s the last time I shall invite puppies to tea no doubt.

You are invited

We dwell in and as the throb of renewal,
in space and time dissolved, self-existent light,
wherein feeling complete, love as our fuel,
singularity’s seen by spherical sight,
a wisdom we bring back to earth pulse dual,
wherein poised in the void, heightens heart’s delight.
Join us then dear soul, in the cave of the heart,
for that’s where we’ll both feel bliss ignition start.

Tea the Old Lady Invited

tea? the older lady invited.
the old man declined.
He was not much of a tea drinker.
This happened daily for years.

One day it was colder than other days.
Tea?
The old man nodded.
She poured him a glass of whiskey.

So this is what he had been missing?
She gave him a twinkle eyed look.
He never refused tea again.
They became friends too.

Chickadee Invited To Grand Prix

excited daring chickadee living by the China Sea
got permission to drive in the Grand Prix
first chick to be invited in history
grandma got excited and slapped her knee.

wait a second said Uncle Lee. Is there a fee?
yes but I have earned money from my geometry.
and my books on the craziness of biology.
my UK royalties are as great as they can be.

grandma hoisted a yellow banner in her old elm tree.
said “My grandson Mike will be driving in the Grand Prix.”
friends flew over from all directions to take a selfie.
causing the whole family to go on a social media spree.

Excited When Invited and Knighted

would become excited
by queen he had been invited
when he was knighted

to win gave up soul
gain power was his goal
position he stole

seem so suspicious
found things to be fictitious
also felicitous

under dome my home
ran teeth through hair with come
in place where i roam

Getting Ready For Halloween: You Are Cordially Invited

Invitations have gone out to one and all,
On October 29 there'll be a ball.
It's Halloween inspired,
RSVP required,
To do so simply text, or tweet, or call.

Expectations for this year's event are high,
Preparations were begun in mid-July.
"Movie Monsters" is the theme,
And raw film footage will be seen.
At midnight "Dracula" suggests he may drop by.

The location is "The House on Haunted Hill",
"Frankenstein" said if he's free to come, he will.
"The Creature from the Black Lagoon"
Will join "The Mummy" for a tune,
And some hip-hop by "The Blob" is on the bill.

Other horror picture legends will be there,
And such appearances by some are very rare.
"The Fly", "The Thing", and "Nosferatu",
And if "The Phantom of the Opera" opts to,
This year's bash will be a smash beyond compare.

Disclaimer: Yes, dear readers, I realize Halloween is traditionally on Oct. 31, but that falls on a Monday this year, and Monday is not a good party night.

Invited To Cindys Barbeque

You are invited to Cindy’s trailer for barbeque they said.
I did not know any Cindy, so begged off, saying I had an ache in my head.
They send me this photo about an hour ago. Lauper was there!
Now I wish my phone was not dead, so I could hot foot it there.

When She Invited Her Pets To Tea

(Picture no.4) 

She knelt down at the table
With a teapot full of milk.
She sat her teddy on the smallest chair.
He wore a neck ribbon of silk.

She summoned her polite pets.
She served her kittens first.
Her dog gazed at her, all dreamy eyed,
Longing to quench his thirst.

She chatted away quite happily,
Playing the lady of the house.
She imagined the kittens were her
Children. And the kanine was her spouse.

She said she'd heartily recommend
All to invite their pets to tea.
" What better company could one have
When one's an only child like me? "


(Picture no.4)
Written 31st October 2021
For Rhyme Me A Poem 2 Contest
Sponsor : Eve Roper

Not Invited

We are going to Bobby's birthday party they tell me
They are joyful and excited
Bobby's mother comes by and picks them up
They enthusiastically wave "bye" from the car.
It feels like they stabbed me in the heart.

If You'Re Invited, Rsvp No

Pieced together
Blood, bone and brain
With another’s parts
Senses bring sparks
Of imagination, inspiration
Insight into the heart
Who is not Frankenstein’s
But his best friend 
And confidant

Pieced together
Naked skin so tender
Silencing the thoughts
Of a heart who is caught
In remembrances of a past
That cannot be brought back
A past filled with light and love
All the good things from up above

But, this is Frankenstein’s Tea Party
And he has the say in what we pray
Will he pray for a new thought
To cover up the lost art
Of camouflage – seeking skin
Wherever he can find it
Will it be you or me?
Will we be the next benefactors
Of that freaky frame
Brought to life by the same air
I breathe – yet, breathed in through
The lungs of some victim of
Frankenstein’s Tea Party

Where did this cadaver come from?
From the deceased who bled, died and left
Parts to be discarded or recycled
By the one who’s tea is soaked in fresh blood

Don’t fall victim to Frankenstein’s Tea party
If you’re invited, RSVP with a “No” reply






Frankenstein tea party 2021 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Joe Maverick
July 30, 2021

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