the buffet

if you enjoy such things you may want to skip this offering

She stands at the buffet,
a reluctant guest.

the plate is warm and
unpleasant in her hand.

The chef, a master of
serving up the hurt,
slaps on a pile of lies
over the slick sauce of
heartache and betrayal,
burying them under the
sides of worry and the
mushy feelings of want
and doubt.

There is no more room
on this plate,
but somehow, she manages
to balance desert  --
stress laden with salty tears;
always eat what you take
she gorges herself,
hoping she won't burst,
unable, for the moment,
to purge.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Terpsichore]

Hurt, lies, heartache and betrayal, A difficult meal to swallow. Masterful lines in this very well written poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Haven't seen you in a bit

[Fran Marie]

That's quite a lot on any one person's plate to digest..great metaphors throughout this piece

[Lyn Anderson]

yes, it is. Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[Rene Salinas]

Well I got taken back to : "the cook the thief the wife the lover" it gets a bit gory but to him that behaved horribly why not serve him as the main. Saving a little bit for pudding. Ok that movie aside the feelings of disgust coming loud and clear this does not help metabolism at all.

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks very much as always

[Matching Socks]

No one should ever eat from such a buffet. Good job KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I appreciate the visit.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Sometimes we take on more than we can handle… why? Maybe the challenge. Some very clever metaphors.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for visiting.:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Always a pleasure my friend.

[Pryde Foltz]

There is no more room
on this plate,
but somehow, she manages
to balance desert --
stress laden with salty tears;
always eat what you take
she gorges herself,
hoping she won't burst,
unable, for the moment,
to purge.

Surrounded by those who do not understand our limits and needs and us too scared or caring to say no… a wonderful use of allegory here. Life can be a force-fed buffet, for sure.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for you insights.

[MomzillaNC]

Whoa! This is a very cleverly presented look at heartache and tragedy, abuse and betrayal. I'm so sorry that such pain has to flow from your fingertips.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kindness.

[MomzillaNC]

You're more than welcome. I'll say a prayer for you and your kids.

[AprilRN1210]

Wow... ok.. this one.. is not only clever, witty, and fitting, but affecting and powerful.. the metaphor is spot on and so well delivered.. definitely a new favorite.. A.W.E.S.O.M.E....

there will come a time when the pain isn't so overwhelming and the tears and release will purge that bitter aftertaste.. ((hugs))

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. Yes, I know, the time will come.