A Recipe for Disaster

One of my very first AP poems actually a mistake that started me on the writing track.

In a very large bowl, place three unrelated thoughts, separated from a swiss cheese brain. 
Whip into frenzy, then add a dash of confusion and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

In saucepan mix a cup or two of strength and courage, 

with a just pinch of stubbornness.
Let it come to a full rolling boil over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water;
remove from heat and pout 

into the large bowl of unrelated thoughts
in a fine stream beating constantly until glossy, 

continue beating until gloss subsides.
Then--

When beaten well add a teaspoon of insanity, 

along with a touch of impatience.
And spread unevenly in oblong pan, then try to wait until cool.

© 6/3/2010  M Suzanne Wyatt, All rights reserved

Author's Note

This was written like a recipe on purpose. Hope you all get the humor..

Reviews

[FallenWingz]

i never read this one before until now....and its quite metaphorically put..i loved it..

seems you all starting off with the sad poems.....

[Daytonight]

Really great write. I love the description of the "swiss cheese brain. The way you use the form of a recipe is really wonderful. My favorite part has to be the last stanza though! It really brought a smile to my lips. I have felt caught up in insanity the last few days! Keep on penning.

[Michaelb2005]

Wonderful, sounds like a recipe for disaster. I bet it gives heartburn and causes dizzy spells right after, and then a quick rush to the nearest bathroom. Wonderful and the last few days I have been feeling this way about whats happening on AP.

[deedeekm]

lol awesome stuff and so very true :)

[A. Z. Anthony]

Nice. I really liked this poem.
The effect of writing it like a recipe was most certainly a first for me. I have never seen this style of writing, however, I now wish to see it more often.
Very original. Also, very descriptive of the narrator's life.
This is a strong piece!
-A.Z.