Languid Lunches
Sweetly as the day begins,
It cannot reach its finest part
Until that leisured à la carte
Procession of great taste that twins
Fine foods with seasonings and drinks,
With garnish, relish, fetish, fish–
Whatever makes the perfect dish–
‘Til everyone at table thinks
He’s surfeited (at least, quite near),
Whereon the pace grows slower yet,
Chairs get pushed back and belts made loose,
And everyone’s digestive juice
Begins to work on this grand set
Of foods and trimmings at a rate
That makes the luncheon eaters feel
Almost as if another meal
Could fit in with what they just ate–
But since it was so fine, no sweeter
Course could complement the feast,
From boldest spoonful to the least,
So full content is every eater–
So they set down, each one, that spoon,
And smile, and wipe their chins and lips,
And sup no more, not even sips,
Through this delicious afternoon . . . 
Art-Colored Glasses 
This artwork spoke to me…. even more than the words ~ Stunning!
Thank-you, as always you share your gifts and talents in a unique… and unusual way!
*Smile ~ Mwah*
I’m so pleased you liked the artwork–I really debated about putting two such opposite styles in the same post. Hope all’s well with you and yours, dear Mands!
xoxo
Now write one extolling the virtues of the nap that follows such a repast! 😀
I tried to, but kept falling asleep . . . 😉
Stunning.. I love works… ^_^
I’m so glad you like them, Robi! 😀
This reminds me of a custom Mario Batali described during one of his shows. In one of Italy’s districts, there’s a tradition of a 30 course feast! I don’t remember any more of the tradition. I guess my mind froze — like now — when I contemplated the pure joy of eating not just 30 unique mouthfuls of Italian fare but 30 distinct and unique courses!
I’m hungry.
Whew! I would hope the courses would be very dainty and the length of the meal verrrrrrry long! But I’m pretty sure I’d very willingly work at the process if presented with the challenge. 🙂
Really enjoyed reading that – the best yet!
Methinks I am in the company of a fellow long-lunch enthusiast. 🙂
Yes, just had a rather large traditional English Sunday Roast (on the wrong day) and I can hardly move! You’re a real wordsmith 🙂