On the Menu

gnawing hunger leads me to your table

where I hope to find delectable treats

served fresh daily

so I’ll place my order

but your take-out offerings

are all I can get

because I’ve arrived too late

to have a sit-down repast

couldn’t even get service with a smile

so here’s my tip…

I’ll probably dine elsewhere

and find a corner booth

that allows me to sit side-by-side

with my short-order dreams

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I love to cook so I don't go out much. I'd rather prepare my own gourmet meals at home. There is a certain satisfaction in something elegant and tasteful you've created for your own enjoyment. It's much like my poetry to me in that sense. Of course I see the metaphor and comparison with the similitudes to "dreams" as well. My dreams are usually found in books and I travel quite extensively there. I enjoyed this. As a sort of side note, I'm reading I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb this week. I'm about half through with it. I've found it very enjoyable.

[rubie]

I've heard some good things about "I Know This Much Is True"....a few other people I know have read it, and enjoyed it.

Thank you for your review. Glad you like my work!!

[quinfinn]

if we had to survive only with dreams for sustenance i fear we would all starve eventually. however, they can be fulfilling when the light of day is too much to bear. i hope that you find your classy restaurant with full service and excellent cuisine very soon. i love this write, more than you know. well penned!

[rubie]

Thank you, quin. That's high praise coming from you, as I regard your writing quite highly. As for that elusive classy restaurant....I'll keep looking for it.

[quinfinn]

you're always welcome

[Stella Armour]

i think it is the best idea..dreams never let you down..

[Mockingbird]

clever and unassuming however you capture the metaphor that happens to us all. great job.

[rubie]

thank you so much for your kind words. much appreciated!

[poet2angels (lynda)]

I love the metaphor in this. So clever! I truly enjoyed reading this one.
Lynda

[rubie]

Thank you so much for visiting my page, Lynda. I appreciate your comments very much!!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

could i get that to go?

i'd rather take my relationship with me than dine here, the booth is too dark.

clever writing here.

jacob

[rubie]

well said, jacob. you sensed the loneliness the piece conveys when left to "dine alone". thank you for your comments. much appreciated!


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