NOONTIME PARTY

 
 
 

 NOONTIME PARTY
  
 Everything was ready
 That was the good part
  
 It is not unusual
 To have the hour strike
 The appointed time and
 Suddenly remember
 That something was going to happen
 Then scramble to be ready
  
 This was so different:
 Cloth napkins in cute napkin rings
 Lying beside each plate
 How nice!
 A carved penguin for the table-décor
 Followed by three little wooden chicks
 Polar bear, also carved, stood guard
  
 Noon festivities began
 Everyone enjoying the great view
 Blessings were said including
 A prayer for frigid weather
 A rally for the winter carnival
 Secret prayers for an early summer
  
 Everyone enjoyed the pea soup
 Soon lunch was over
 As I speak the truth I say
 A good time was had by all
 After the cleanup
 I took a nap
  
 By Steve Haarman aka Stanski
 January 16, 2021 ^