The Invitation
“You are invited to a party at our house, Saturday at 7.
Please bring a dish to share and what you want to drink.”
The Reply
Pot Luck?
What the F—?
If I’m to bring a dish to share and also what I drink,
just who’s throwing the party? It sounds like me, I think.
If I’m going to cook a dish and also buy the wine,
I think I’ll just stay home instead, where all of it is mine!
The purpose for a party is for entertaining friends—
Not the other way around. This said, my poem ends!
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
Hahaha!! I don’t mind potlucks, but I hear you. They can be pretty annoying. I love this poem!
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Actually, I like them, too. It’s just that when I received this invitation it sorta tickled my funnybone.
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Thanks so much for the chuckle, Judy! I really needed this today!
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Ta-Daaaa!
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Do people really go to parties for food and drink or for the company?
My cupboards are full
but sole echoes ring hollow —
please send an invite!
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P.S. Great recanting! I enjoyed it in a technical way 🙂
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Ha.. which meant you certainly don’t want the crabby narrator as a friend. Me, either. I borrow many hats when I write.
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It didn’t sound like “you” but I was speaking of the narrator. I’ve known a few people like them.
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And you actually wrote a palinode in response to mine. We could keep this going forever…
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I don’t mind potlucks, in theory and in moderation. Two places I used to work, and where my cow-orkers (not a typo) were people I didn’t want to socialize with, used to do “voluntary” (mandatory) potlucks nearly every week. It was pure torture. When I lived in CA with foodie friends the potlucks were a delight.
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I agree..My poem was meant in fun, the narrator a crabbier person than I am.
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Haha! Very valid point
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Meant in good fun.
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😜
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We don’t have potlucks in the UK, at least not that I know of. I’ve never been to one. I agree, Judy, that if someone invites you to their home, they are the hosts and should provide the food. I prefer to serve my own food in my own home.
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I think this may be one of the funniest palinodes ~~ ever! ♥️
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Well, I will certainly accept that honor, Helen!!
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Hahahahahaha this is absolutely BRILLIANT!! 💝💝
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Thanks, Sana..
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Love it! Bringing a plate and a bottle is normal for BBQs in Aus, but not dinners. I definitely have some sympathy for your narrator, and would want them as a friend. 😀
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I think Potlucks can be fun but in moderation of course.
Your poem made me think about stealing those plums.
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Okay, now I am curious about what you mean about the plums!
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Staying home sounds like a sensible plan!
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Potluck is fun and you get to taste other stuff too. But thanks for the smiles. Have a good week!
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I know. I like them, too. Just following an assignment. ;o)
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