|
|
The Dining TableI have some friends, a man and wife I'll tell you a bit about their life So that you can get a grip On what constitutes a relationship I visited them a short time ago Looked down with shock and had to know Why their dining table's smooth veneer Carefully protected for at least a year With coaster, placemat for all food and drink To not use such a thing would be unthink Was christened with not just a little mark But that there was an unsightly gouge in this bark "What happened here?" I questioned Sue She seemed to have something else to do I looked at Vince but he turned away No information would he convey I needed answers so back to Sue I turned How this happened would be learned Sheepishly she mumbled an argument began Her anger built but she had a plan To place her plate upon said table With as much force as she was able So that no damage would be done But still make a statement, and the battle won She didn't count on her husband's reaction To be sure of complete satisfaction His coffee mug had to hit the table hard And alas we have our table, scarred Alessandra Liverani Sydney, Australia Copyright © 2006 Alessandra Liverani |
|||||||||||||