Poem -

'Etiquette'

'Etiquette'

Seated just across the dinner table
 from the Meriwether sisters one night.
Listening as they planned a gala party
 they wanted everything to be just right.
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"We must not forget our table-manners,"
Maggie spoke licking her last finger tip.
" Oh yes, sister I agree" Maude answered
"Mama always did stress one's Etiquette."
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​​​​​​"The forks must be placed upon the left side
 the spoons and knifes of course upon the right."
I marvelled as they talked 'Proper Etiquette'
 while sucking pork chops off the bones that night.
`````````
"Pity the young" Maggie spoke between gulps
 from a glass of her favorite sweet tea.
Maude cleaning her teeth with a tooth-pick spoke
"A shame they weren't schooled like you and me."
`````````
They discussed the details of the menu
 The event was scheduled for the next week.
Maggie with pork gravy  down her bodice
 and Maude with mash-potatoes on her cheek.

                           c.d.m.3-3-11

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