A Lesson in Pantry Care

An Ode to a Pantry, I suppose.

 

A Lesson in Pantry Care

© 2008    Mark Pearce

 

Shelve ‘em tight –

The pickles, peanut butter and the crackers.

 

Squeeze ‘em in –

Plastic cups, canned sardines and the light bulbs.

 

Stack ‘em high –

The coffee, tea and sugar with the corn meal.

 

Make more room –

For the bullion and the cereal and the oysters.

 

Second row for –

The oil and the cookies and the candles.

 

On the floor –

The bug spray, long spaghetti and garlic powder.

 

Top-most shelf –

Aluminum foil, paper bags and a flashlight.

               

Save some space –

For the soup, speed blender and the Pop Tarts.

 

Hide in back –

The chunky tuna, stove-top popcorn and the oatmeal.

 

Tuck up front –

The candies, near the flex straws and the hominy.

 

Close the door –

And pray – for a day – without earthquakes.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Check your pantry before trashing this piece.

Reviews

[Emily B]

a full pantry is a thing of beauty. . . and that's all I've got to say.