Chili

Posted on November 3, 2021 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  Miz Quickly - Day 2

"Autumn decorations use a lot of corn. The rabbit actually made a cornshuck doll once. She tried several, but one came close enough to matching the illustration that she allows that she can feel honest.

Here are some Tuesday suggestions.

Consider corn [maize]

“Shucks!” as a polite form of swearing. Or write about any euphemism.

Trying and failing

Honesty



For years she cooked
chili, every few weeks.
Thought it was a dinner
winner.

For years he ate
with hate, that chili.
One day she mentioned
dinner, possibly chili?
That's when he finally
admitted how much
he disliked it.

https://imprompt.wordpress.com/2021/11/02/qnv-2/

About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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7 Responses to Chili

  1. Ron. says:
    November 3, 2021 at 2:41 am

    Chilicious.

    Like

  2. Jules says:
    November 3, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Communication is key…
    Maybe she should give him a chance to cook? 😉

    Like

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