My Place For Dinner

artwork by DaphneGraphics

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Come to my place for dinner
I’ll save you a special seat
from soup to nuts I’ll serve you
trust me, it'll be quite a treat!


We’ll begin with an aperitif of judgment
then a bowl of passive aggressive soup
next a croissant with pâté of opinion
sure to be a hit with your peer group


We’ll cleanse the palate with original thought
a new taste sensation for some
shall we go on to the entree now?
Best you check with your chum!


A lovely fillet of mainstream beliefs
atop a bed of dogmatic principle
please do leave room for a yummy dessert
OH NO... you haven't had your fill?


A trifle of rules, values, and ethics
with a topping of luscious whipped cream
now really I ask you my friends
is this tasty meal not supreme?


You may want to spell relief after all this
perhaps you’ll have indigestion
can I expect you to return next week?
Hey, that’s a rhetorical question!

Author's Note

I wrote this when I was frustrated with someone's behavior a few months ago. It made me feel MUCH better! Enjoy!

Reviews

[Neville]

How bloomin delicious and clever too... you certainly gave whoever it was, their just desserts here Lydi**.. this is so much more than petit fours, tis a whole four courser with an amuse bouche palette cleanser thrown in... wish I could give it more than 100....N x

[Lydia Shutter]

The funny part was when I wrote this, the person it was intended to slap never got it....which is typical I guess. Thanks so much, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

now that is funny.. kinda.. I take it no more probs tho..

[Lydia Shutter]

No because I removed her from my life permanently.

[Neville]

well done you...

[Chris Shaw]

This is a very clever put down for someone who has been more than irritating. Well done Lydi**. What a class act you are.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

just love this wow wow wow it wowed me
obviously
esp love the 2nd last verse.
great read great write ….

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for telling me! Lydi**

[Alfred Kukitz]

I enjoyed this this meal so much I couldn't help but offer a fine burp!

Regards,
Al

[Lydia Shutter]

Giggling here. Thanks so much, Al! Lydi**

[barleygirl]

This is the most exquisite & hilarious bit of sarcasm EVER!! I'm in love!! If only people could be so gentle with their criticisms, then our world would not be so full of strife. This is true brilliance. It explains why I'm a practically a recluse, preferring nature & furry friends! *smile*

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, I am fluent in sarcasm. No doubt about it. Glad you found this one, Barley. Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[andrew mitchell]

I'm reading this after going out for breakfast and this menu is making me feel very full. Amazing clever write!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Andrew. I love it when people go back to read the older poems. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

This is fantastic. I think it should go on a greeting card.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much! I have been away for a week....finding it difficult to catch up, but eventually I will. Lydi**

[Amantle Moeng]

Haha! perhaps you'll have indigestion! This is amazing! Very well written. In fact, someone just crossed my mind while i was reding this poem, and I'm thinking of texting her right now, "Come dine with me!"; all these mainstream beliefs, judgement, rules, everything!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[richom]

This is a brilliant method of cutting someone who obviously needs it down to size. It is clear that you are very capable of writing my archaic type of poem when you are so inclined. If it weren't for a few places where it was necessary to fit in the longer words, the meter would be perfect. I don't think anyone could have written it any better. Perhaps you should invite me to your next dinner and serve me crow.
Thank you for referring me to this splendid poem.

[Lydia Shutter]

And thank you for your review, Richom. In my younger days, I always rhymed, but I find free verse is so much more expressive and less forced. Take care. Lydi**

[NeiL ArandA]

An expensive wine gets better over time and this is what I see in all your poetry work . I am here for a second time to savor your wine .

[Lydia Shutter]

that's truly a compliment, Neil. Thank you once again. Lydi**