Written for: dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille #41 (posted by Mish) – “spice”
“Your entire poem need not be spicy or relate to spices (though that is fine too!) You can add “spice” or a derivative of the word with a subtle pinch. Be creative. Just remember that a quadrille must be exactly 44 words, excluding the title.”
Grandma says,
“There’s no seasoning,
pleasing to the boy. He is
an unspiced roast,
plain as dry toast,
macaroni and nothing.
What family doesn’t
use garlic? Never mind,
sweetheart. He has
a palate? He can learn.”
Grandma’s tangy stuffed
cabbage is his ultimate
test.
Now, this is a delight! Thank you!
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Tangy stuff cabbage sounds delicious.
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“Macaroni and nothing.” I love that.
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Thanks, Marley!
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I see a test coming up… wonder if a boy will get accepted if he doesn’t accep grandma’s spicing.
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Depends on how much she will bend for her grand-daughter’s happiness.
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Uh oh, hope he passes the test! Grandma’s are so wise, are they not?
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Absolutely!
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oh dear. I’m always disconcerted when a kid comes round who only eats their pasta “plain”.
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They need to take a risk!
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Cabbage soup is to die for! You pulled this off in great form.
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Thanks so much, Kathy!
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Just delish: I liked “There’s no seasoning, pleasing to the boy…’ Grandma’s voice is so clear.
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Thanks, Peter!
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Yes, something tells me, due to Grandma’s own spiciness, her cabbage is going to be out of this world.
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Loved this. Poignant and made my stomach growl.
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Thanks , Jane!
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Lol, “macaroni and nothing.” Very clever poem!
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Thanks, nosaint!
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I really enjoyed the snippets of dialogue as they painted the scene in this poem. Oh those finicky ones! I can relate working with toddlers.
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I’ll bet! Thanks, Mish.
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