Dining with a Side of Heimlich

The words and feelings that are sorted jambalaya

     like a slow cooker they steam and churn

burnt offerings of the most selective cuts

      adding spice and touches of old seeping memories

there seems to be no end to the feast of negativity

       written in crocks of smiles, still can't toast it just right

when you've been half baked and fried to death

     roasting at excessive high heat and drenched in hot sauce

             it's hard to swallow the sweet essence of life's flavors

serve it up with crusty bread and wine to the guests

          they have no clue what they've imbibed

would they choke on the horse of a different color

          if they knew they just dined on sacrificial lamb

supper is tastefully served with a side order of Heimlich 

Reviews

[DCT ponderings]

What a powerful metaphor Frieda. Have you ever seen the movie Something to talk About? There is a scene where Julia Roberts talks about sitting their politely smiling while she is served up copious amounts of BS, like a good southern girl. There are times you need the Heimlich indeed.

[Frieda P]

Thanks for this glowing review DCT, I haven't but I will certainly make it a point to catch it now...I love her.

[Frieda P]

By the way, I"m not Southern, Italiano and Southern gals are worlds apart :-)

[DCT ponderings]

I'm from Philly so I know you Miss Italiano. You dish it up passionately, loudly and without abandon. My favorite type of food.

[Frieda P]

Ciao neighbor, so you do know :-)

[DCT ponderings]

si si! :))

[Einstein Noodle]

Frieda! i discovered how to view the list of all the RR i missed and am "catching up" ... i am actually glad i missed these poems of yours ..it is like knocking on an old friend's door to have coffee .. your titles are precious ..can't get any more distinctly "you" :))
the satire is biting .. content is delicious ...but must be well masticated :} love and healthy toasting says i!
E.

[KeelyJane]

I always love your vocabulary. You have a magnificent way with word my friend. Lovely poem, as always.

[Barbara Walker]

Once again, an excellent write, my friend!

[Astro]

Oh the fickle palate, well done. I like how you illustrate how just like taste we can become accustomed to something we were never impressed by before, and how hard it is sometimes to go back to the way things were or, enjoy sweetness after so much sour. Good one Frieda.

[Kristin Lee]

Oh how I wish to revel in the darkness of it all! I love this one Frieda. You command amazing dark lingering's in this one that feel like old friends all seated around the table.

[kublakhan27]

The diversity of your poetic voice is always something I will admire...I have a diversity of voices, which is not the same thing...I always know when I'm reading your work though, even if I don't see the name...what more can I say, powerful stuff here my dear.

[Troy Henson]

A power and metaphorical piece.
Nice work.
Troy

[Archangel Gabriel]

A manoeuvre with consequences for the digestive system Freida!

[Frieda P]

That's why we provide the Heimlich sir :-)

[Archangel Gabriel]

Kneel wench!

[Frieda P]

Sassy angel, aren't cha?

[Rebecca Buller]

...adding spice and touches of old seeping memories
there seems to be no end to the feast of negativity

You've served us a truly delectable metaphorical piece on a silver platter, milady. But I'll admit I've never tried lamb. I'm from the South so we eat more beef:)

[Frieda P]

Wow, no lamb in the south....my favorite, not the sacrificial kind of course, thanks Rebecca :-)

[Rebecca Buller]

We do have lamb, but it still remains on my "Foods I Haven't Tried Yet" list:)

[Dhaye]

A satirical piece I have read which is cleverly compared to a supper as a feast of negativity. A Heimlich is really apt for that meal. Lol.

You're so witty, Frieda.

Good job!

[Frieda P]

Wit because it's illegal to hit people over the head, haha, thanks, glad you saw the humor in this piece Dhaye. :-)