Grandma's Christmas Treat

On the lighter side

Texture or feel

slipping slowly,

gently down

seems to be a little gooey.

First to look at it,

then perchance

a little sniff,

to see what

olfactory sensation it may bring.

Scent in check

with no critter parts.

I poked it now

to see what tactile property,

it might have.

It was not firm,

seemed to jiggle.

Unconcerned stepping up,

grabbed a fork.

Don't usually eat things,

that move, that are green.

Reviews

[Cryingkate]

This is so funny, I love your response to a reply that you watch the kids to see if it is safe to eat.
I'm a picky eater, and won't touch anything that has touch unclean hands or foreign objects or anyone else s lips. yeah I can appreciate the reality of it all and the little thoughts.

So did you ever find out what the dish was? Oh I guess it's better unknown LOL

[Willard Wells]

After a review of my yearly Christmas Vacation movie and grandma's green jello with kitty food in it. Add to that the fact that my love is Asian and i often and doing this to odd dishes and large gatherings. You suddenly have the making of a very strange story.

Thank you so much for taking time to read my words. And if I brought a smile or laugh to you, I feel great. Peace Out.

[alifeacoustic]

Ah, the one thing grannies have in common the world over. Serving new stuff and telling you its good for you :)
I like how you go through the senses with this piece. Reminiscent of trying to guess whats in the wrapped xmas gift that is bizarrely shaped when you are a kid :)

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for visiting my adventure in questionable food. I also get it from the other side in that my love in Asian and when we have family meals, I often am poking and stabbing at unknown fare on the table. I have learned to watch the kids. They have not developed the taste for some of the stranger dishes so I follow their lead...........................most of the time.

Appreciate you stopping by to review my simple words.

[Firebird]

Aargh!... Your grandma knows how to serve up a tasy treat! This made me laugh. Thanks Willard

[Willard Wells]

Laughter and smiles along with a little emotion is the best we as writers can ask for in a piece. Thank you for commenting.

[Firebird]

Yes. I need to write more jolly stuff. My poems can be rather depressed at times and I like laughing.

[Willard Wells]

I write many dark pieces and every so often I find words that are fun and not as dark. I am glad I am able to see the light and dark and that I am not trapped in the dark 24/7 as some of our fellow writers are.

[Firebird]

I'm not trapped in the dark but I feel like writing more often when I'm pensive or sad. When I'm happy I'm too busy having fun.

[Willard Wells]

I am the same way. A great deal of writing comes out of the times I have headaches and have been medicated. Of course that's the darkness writing. Like you sometimes I am just to darn happy to write anything worth writing or so it seems.

[Firebird]

I hope your headaches don't plague you. I think half of it is being relaxed enough to take time to let your mind wander.

[Willard Wells]

Oh my mind wanders and the headaches while an issue, over the years a topic of conversation. 50 years and counting. hahaha

[Samuel Dickens]

Oh, boy. You know, with my weakening vision and rusty brain, I sometimes misread things on initial glance. When I first saw this title, I thought it said, "Grandma's Christmas Teat." It was quite alarming when I read "grabbed a fork." Oh, nooooo! I apologize, Will.

[Willard Wells]

No problem and so glad your failing eyesight can at least be viewed with a little humor, even with it not being a laughing matter. I can see where a fork would not be my choice either if it were a teat.

Thanks for bringing a morning smile and laugh into my day. Appreciate your time with my words.

[David Scott]

Adventures can be found in the simple treats of life... or the simple challenges. I am sure this all ends well.
Fun and light. Like a bowl of jello...

[Willard Wells]

If you dodge the chucks, it's just fine. Merry Christmas and thank you for taking time to visit and read my words.

[David Scott]

I know what you mean. Especially the walnuts. The fruit is not great either... yuk. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem. Had the feel of child thoughts. Dear Grandmother could be trusted. Thank you my friend for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Willard Wells]

My thoughts that day were a little of "Christmas Vacation", and the jello grandma brought with the kitty food in it. And others that as they get up in years need to step away from the kitchen.

Thanks for wandering over and viewing my work and commenting

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the journey and you are welcome.