Things We Say

 

 

 

“Wunna food on the table

It is the two top containers.”

My son talking to his parents;

That’s a Bajan headliner.

 

A Bajan talks this way

And a Bajan understands

That we don’t eat containers

As a normal plan.

 

Unless the same containers

Were of edible material

Then we would consume them

As would most people.

 

However, we understand

It was not what he meant

And of course, you would agree,

It was not his intent.

 

 

Styrofoam is not pleasant

To ingest at any time

So even if you would want to try

Get it off your mind.

 

Michael is a good son

Re the food he brought us,

In now, his mother consumed it,

With gusto and fuss.

 

The container was disposed

And the leftover bones,

However, I am yet to devour mine

Thus, she ate hers alone.

 

 

 

My container is still there

To eat when I am ready,

The contents I am referring to

So, spare me your folly.

 

Stewart Russell © February 9, 2025