Hello All – Today’s prompt, from the NaPoWriMo site, “Start by reading Alberto Rios’s poem “Perfect for Any Occasion.” Now, write your own two-part poem that focuses on a food or type of meal. At some point in the poem, describe the food or meal as if it were a specific kind of person. Give the food/meal at least one line of spoken dialogue.” I have a particular favourite.
Meet Cute MacIntosh Honey Crisp Meet Aged Cheddar You come from vastly different worlds Fresh young apple Crackling with nectar Stodgy solid cheese Musty and bold One heart shaped fruit one brick of dairy They are groomed Carved and put to bed Ever after Mingled in a blanket Of flour tortilla They wink and sigh Crisp flirting with Elastic Some dates paper bag On the go, beach or park Others, evening smoulder Melting together with wine So simple so grand A waltz through the ages Hot or cold they whisper “You complete me.”
