April is National Poetry Month. I’m going to attempt to write one poem every day this month. Today’s poem: #9 for April 9th.
(Camilla and her mom, Patty – Easter 2024)
Ode to the Plastic Merry-Go-Round
White
Plastic
Used for wet leaves
Gives lettuce a ride
Round and round
Why do I keep you?
Your designated space
The cabinet above the stove
Left-hand side
Pushed to the back
You have never been
Removed from your home
Above the stove
Why do I keep you?
My mom bought you for me
The second time she’s done this
Those days of minimalism
I got rid of your predecessor
Nothing personal
I got rid of car loads of stuff
My kids told friends their mom
is getting rid of all their things
Why do I keep you?
Mom came for dinner
She asked,
“Where is that salad spinner?”
Oops!
She buys me another
Why do I keep you?
Just in case
Mom is over for dinner
Looking to take lettuce
For a ride
Camilla Downs 2024
**Prompt: Write a poem about an object you’ve kept for a long time, but rarely use.