A chef gave Dad a gift he’ll never use,
a cookbook full of gourmet recipes.
Some call for twenty-plus ingredients.
Dad knows, for these, prep time won’t be a breeze.
If Dad’s to dine on chicken cordon bleu,
Moroccan lamb, or lobster thermidor,
his friend, the chef, will have to cook for him.
Those fancy recipes, Dad will ignore.
Unless somebody else bakes Dad desserts,
Italian cream cake won’t be on his plate.
Those Little Debbie’s cakes are fine, he says.
Six-layer tortes, Dad never will create.
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If I give friends what I’d choose for myself,
those gifts may occupy a dusty shelf.
I’ll find out what you like before I shop,
to guarantee my choice won’t be a flop!
January 14, 2023
Contest: Of what use are fingers to hands that only understand mittens
Sponsor: John Lawless
Categories:
tortes, giving,
Form: Quatrain
Flour
Makes a great paste
Tortes, scones, cobblers, muffins
Cinnamon and sugar crust, yum!
Cakes and pies would be nothing without it
Donut making relies on it
Throw in some sugar please
Necessary
Flour
Categories:
tortes, addiction,
Form: Rictameter
I am open hearted and closed minded
I am as stubborn as they come but easy as they go
I am rich in thought yet poor in judgment
I am of the highest degree and the poorest intention
I am walking forward but looking backwards
I am on task swerving off the road
I am up to the challenge but down on my luck
I am the tortes and the hare
I am going to take life a bit slower
and live even faster
I am who i am
and if you ask who i am
I will say that I am
ME.....
Written: 5/16/11
Categories:
tortes, confusion, happiness, people, teen
Form: Free verse