BACKBURNER FRIENDSHIPS

Back Burner Friendships

Neglected &
Overlooked
Eventually get
To a boiling point

Steaming, stewing
While ignored
Crying out
Like a kettle whistle

A deaf ear
Turned to
Yet, again
Same excuses

Burnt & Charred
Beyond recognition
A hot soak &
Scouring pointless

The damage
Is done
The handy man
Can't fix it

No matter how
Gently sand blasted
Or elbow greased
The shiny patina

Is still too rough
To reheat anything good
It's time to give up
Being second griddle

Summer 2012