1972
Sunday gravy
Bubbling
On the basement stove
Family gathers
Below
Clusters of cousins
Dining room for
Events
Not for family
Plastic folding
Tables
Topped with market plates
No fine china
Set here
Who’s there to impress?
Aunts and uncles
Laughing
While Grandma serves us
Spaghetti’s perfect
With peas
I’m on Grandpa’s knee
The cat showed up to find the scraps when we were done, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the line about not setting out fine china; it makes the family dinner more comfortable, rather than people feeling like they have to "follow rules" in order to have a "proper" meal.
ReplyDeleteWeird Workaholic, it definitely was more comfortable. We wouldn't have been able to squeeze around the dining room table! Sadly, when my grandpa died, so did the tradition.
DeleteVive la nostalgie...
ReplyDeleteBerowne, definitely nostalgic for something I barely remember.
DeleteSo difficult to carry on traditions our loved ones launched ... but we should try. Lovely poem, Theresa.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I do have to say that I prefer to not be in the basement, but I do like family getting together like that
DeleteI loved your warm poem. It's as warm as the bubbling gravy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Charleen!
Deletelove the images!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra!
DeleteHi Theresa .. brilliant and I love the photo - it does take me back - though our kitchen never looked like that ... others definitely did ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary, as soon as I saw the photo, it brought me back. But I don't think the kitchen looked exactly like this either.
DeleteSuch a lovely take... a montage of sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Roshan.
DeleteThis takes me right back to my childhood. Wonderful details. I'm fascinated that you didn't mention the cat in your poem.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad I don't have a basement kitchen!
Joanne, I'm glad I don't have a basement kitchen too.
DeleteFunny that the cat wasn't what drew me in. It was the pots.
"No fine china here"
ReplyDeletePerhaps to prevent the cat's step?
This tickled me.
Nice one.
Good point, Salem!
DeleteSounds like a grandly relaxing day ..
ReplyDeleteKutamun, from what I remember, it was.
DeleteSuch a sweet walk through the past.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crystal!
DeleteLove the stroll down memory lane. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Thank you, Jess.
DeleteAnd this brought tears to my eyes! How every family meal should be. I love intergenerational dinners, and I'm someone who BANS the children's table. Kids should be heard -- and seen!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, thank you very much. Meals with kids can be zany but fun.
DeleteWonderfully written. Love it:)
ReplyDeleteI like clusters of cousins. Nice poem. Like the photo, too. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Theresa.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the alliteration, Victoria. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and have a nice holiday coming up.
DeleteI totally LOVED it! You write the most amazing poetry.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Sharon!
DeleteHi Theresa, Merry Christmas. You've been blitzed!
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Sylvie, I have?!? Wow! Thanks.
DeleteThird time to try and leave a comment - probably all come through together - feel free to delete 2 of them - or all 3 if you want LOL!
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, again, thanks for bringing back some lovely memories :)
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DeleteLoved this! Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Natalie!
DeleteSpaghetti with Peas!?!?!? Looks like someone has been away from their blog for a while. Maybe a good old-fashion BLITZ will draw you back. :) Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDL, I have been away too long. I haven't been inspired by the recent Magpie photos, and I am way overdue for a cover reveal, which has now become a book debut. I'll post something new this week. Thanks for blitzing me. :)
DeleteSounded like a wonderful memory from days gone by of family get togethers! Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeletebetty
Thank you, betty. :)
DeleteMakes me miss my grandparents. Hope all is well with you, and happy holidays. Happy Blitz Day too!
ReplyDeleteMiranda, it made me miss my grandparents too. I hope all is well with you and I wish you wonderful holiday too!
DeleteGravy not sauce.
ReplyDeleteThey say that's how you can tell where someone's family immigrated from. :)
Great job.
Thanks for sharing with us.
BAZINGA!
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I hope you enjoy it.
Heather
Heather, the gravy/sauce thing is so true. Thank you!
DeleteWhat a lovely memory. Happy Blitz Day! And have a very merry Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine! I hope you enjoy all your end-of-year festivities.
DeleteYour poem covers a memory that can resonate with most of us. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteTalking about job, do you think you should sit down and rest a minute? Mustn't overdo. Feeling a little woozy, maybe? Well, ya should, because you, my dear, are getting totally BLITZED today! Enjoy. :)
I'm glad you made a connection, Susan.
DeleteThe blitz is a nice surprise. Thank you!
I totally agree with Susan that this poem resonates. Such a warm holiday feel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day. ;)
Thank you, Nicki. I appreciate it.
DeleteThat sounds like our family gatherings.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz day!
Alex, sounds like a nice tradition for you.
DeleteHappy Blitz Day, buddy! WOOOOO. I KNEW this would give you a shot of the love. :-) That poem is fabulous. You know how much I love your writing and how much I love you. :-)
ReplyDeleteRobyn, were you the culprit or was this random? :) Thanks. You're such great support.
DeleteGreat poem!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blitz day!
Merry Christmas and Happy Blitz Day!!! :)
ReplyDeleteChippy
Thank you, Chippyminton13. You too!
DeleteWhat a lovely poem! Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate!
DeleteSuch nice imagery! Happy Blitz!
ReplyDeleteThank you, M!
DeleteMerry Christmas & Happy Blitz Day!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks and same to you, Stacy!
DeleteI loved your poem! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Blitz Day!
Thank you, Connie!
DeleteWow, that sounds exactly like Sunday dinner at my grandparents' house in 1972.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!
Dianne, really? That's so funny. Thanks!
DeleteThis is great :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tiana.
DeleteGreat piece. Makes one remember. Happy Blitz Day!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mason!
DeleteThanks for sharing! Happy blitz day. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emma!
DeleteHappy blitz day and happy holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie. Happy holidays to you!
DeleteHope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day and all sorts of other timely well wishes for the season.
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Thanks, Arlee. I hope all is well with you too.
DeleteAw, this reminds me of our big Italian family dinners at my grandmother's house every Sunday. She passed away in July, and Sundays will never be the same. Such wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!
Thanks for sharing, Gina. I'm sorry about your grandmother.
DeleteNice memories! Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, GSMarlene!
DeleteA lovely, nostalgic feel to your poem. Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nick!
DeleteYou know, Southern family feasts are much like this!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!!!!
Zan Marie, I didn't know that. Good to know!
DeleteI love the poem. Nice that your family didn't have to feel the need to impress each other. Ours did. Maybe that's why my mom was never that keen to have family over. (Sharing Blitz happiness)
ReplyDeleteRhonda, I think the happiest times are when we don't fuss much. :)
DeleteReally Nice! I kind of remember 1972.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!!
Timothy, I was really little when this happened. I have one flash of memory and I've heard stories from others. Sadly, my grandfather died shortly after my memory and those dinners stopped.
DeleteThe poem is great. The family don't need to be impressed. They're all happy! You have been BLITZED! Carolyn @ Pastimes-Passions-Paraphernalia.org
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blitz!
DeleteHappy Blitz! Theresa, Live long and Prosper.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Spacerguy.
DeleteHey Theresa, you've just been Blitzed! And Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen. Happy holidays to you too!
DeletePeas with spaghetti? Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!
AJ Lauer, the peas were a side dish. :)
DeleteHappy Blitz Day! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, LG!
DeleteSounds like a great family gathering! Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry!
DeleteHappy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Books Chatter.
DeleteSounds exactly like our house. More laughter and love than fine china present. Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteSusan, glad you have a house like that. Thanks!
DeleteI love this! It takes me back to growing up in a huge family where what was in the pot was more important than whether the plates matched. So glad I came for the blitz.
ReplyDeleteBarbtaub, I'm glad you came by too.
DeleteI love this piece. I love when I gather with family I don't have to impress. Those relaxed meals on paper plates... those are the best.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Blitz Day!
Tanya, thank you.
DeleteA great throwback to Sundays with family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!!
Thanks, Chrys!
DeleteThanks for the lovely poem about family. Just the right way to end my day. Happy Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Samantha!
DeleteLove the authentic family portrait... really nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Blitz Day!
Hope you have fun!
Thank you, Michelle. I did have fun!
DeleteLove dropping by and seeing new poems from you! Happy Blog Blitz Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deniz! I hope you're doing well.
DeleteHappy Blitz Day. I love the feel of this poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Medeia!
DeleteI really enjoyed that poem - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletehappy Blitz day!
Thank you, Trisha!
DeleteWhat a sweet memory.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz day just a bit late.
Thanks, L Diane!
DeleteLovely picture of family and love and good times.
ReplyDeleteThank you, JL Campbell!
Delete1972, the last year I could sit on Grandpa's knee. Now I'm grandpa and have three on my knee.
ReplyDeleteI love that, Jeff!
DeleteLove this so much . . . xx
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sharon.
DeleteThis is beautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day
Thanks, Unknown!
DeleteHope you had a wonderful Blitz day! I'm a bit late to the party. This is a great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to the party, J Lenni Dorner.
DeleteYou caught my attention with "1972". I got a fixation about this year. You painted a beautiful word picture with your poetry.
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