The Utmost Compliment



Food is wonderful indeed - when fresh and lightly cooked

And generously sprinkled with great spices not overlooked

But some are just as good served raw and without garnish

Whilst others can be tasty - delicious - even outstandish



Some are best gently savored morsel by tender morsel

Whilst others are enjoyable when wolfed down the portal

Wine may be a good substance to pair with certain foods

But tea may be just the ticket to make other meals taste good



No matter what it is one decides to make the meal of the moment

There are certain things one does which states utmost enjoyment

One can sing praises of a meal which hits the spot with intensity

But the utmost compliment which can be served with propensity



Is the act of returning to the pot or serving plate with much relish

To serve up a repeat repast with much gusto into one's own dish

This very act says so much more about the enjoyment received

Than any mere words which float from one's mouth upon a breeze 



Christopher W. Thomas

11am Mon 11/3/97