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...

[TL Boehm]

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

I think I've eaten here before! this is a wonderful write, Lydi - there are so many ways to skin the yowling cat. this one is delicious.

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting. Lydi**

[Sanober]

LOL!! One of my favorites from you. Your brilliant, witty, tongue-in-cheek ways can charm even your greatest perpetrators into awed silence. I hope they suffer from indigestion all their lives. ;) Amazing, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Smiling here.....what a great comment, my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. You are so special. Lydi**

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Job well done! I like it. Amusing...and clever. ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your comments! Lydi**

[mags]

Your poetry is always amazing, Lydi, and this is no exception. Very clever and full of humour also. Great. Margaret

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Margaret. Have a great weekend. Lydi**

[Pryde Foltz]

For some reason I'm not that hungry anymore. Brava. That is one sharp wit you have, my friend. But please, I beg of you; use your powers for good.

[Lydia Shutter]

Always for good, Pryde...no worries. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

How could I forget this clever little rant that left a smile on my face! I love the way your mind works Lydi. Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Mean girls rock, Julie! :) I could not resist posting it again. Thanks for the comments. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

You are very welcome! :)

[Sami Khalil]

If there was such a tip after the meal you should get an big tip ( compliment ). I like the sense of sarcasm in this one too. I can feel you are trying to get back at someone else...Marvelous...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, these last two poems were vents...and I was trying to get back at someone. Usually this sort of poem makes me feel better after writing it! I appreciate your comments, Sami. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Good to know...You are welcome...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

This is so good... LOL let it all out, you're very clever, in creating these pieces full of mysterious metaphors... The "real" factor in this one, is rich, and I feel your anger or frustration through it. I know when I come to dinner at yours, you make me a fantastic Dutch plate won't you? ;-) Loved this my sweet Lydi! xx Eli

[Lydia Shutter]

Perhaps some Nasi Goreng? :) Thanks again, Elisa. I appreciate your comments. Knuffels, Lydi**

Oh that sounds even more fantastic..... Great you can make that ;) knuffels xx

[Everett DeValle]

Lol Lydi's Bistro...may I have a second serving purrty please...I always enjoy your voice Lydi over the years...I really like how you showed your sassy side...you are always a class act, Lydi. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are good for my ego, Ev. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Everett DeValle]

Lol I'm the id to the ism? You are most welcome, Madame Lydi. ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, now you're going all shrink on me! LOL

[Everett DeValle]

LOL nah they just dope you up with pharma mental drugs. ;)

[Jack...]

This was great and the frustration is evident my friend. You served up a good one today. No shoes, no shirt, no opinion. I'm sorry, I didn't see "being a know-it-all-jerk" anywhere on the menu. I liked this alot, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

"Know it all jerks" were the reason this was written, you know it! Unfortunately, they never seen themselves between the lines. That's always the case, right? Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Maybe using a big mirror for a centerpiece might help the next time. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Hehehehe you have a good idea there!