Georgian Dinner Party
Dinner, not tea, high or low.
Remember all your manners
have to be impeccable.
Absolutely no faux pas.
Careful with asparagus –
dip it in melted butter.
Expect vegetable hell.
Promiscuous seating plan:
end to end boy girl boy girl.
You sit here next to Mary.
China teacups and saucers
hand painted pears and apples
with fine, delicate handles…
Fine for thin fingers. Tea spilled.
By Paul Robert
Paul is a creative writing student who longs to make the world a better place. He spent his working life in healthcare and is now an eco-worrier, peaceful eco-warrior, climate justice campaigner, green activist, runner, rubbish pianist and even worse violinist who loves music performed by anyone else.