Family Dinners

THE
ROAST BEEF
HOUR

Cloth of cream,
China plate,
Crystal vases
Decorate.

Blossoms, orange,
Mums of yellow,
Autumn eve,
A Sunday, mellow.

Sterling silver,
Piney vapor,
Scents the air
From brass held taper.

Dad and mom
Sipping wine,
Roasting beef,
Upon, we’ll dine.

Chilly, children,
Crunch on leaves,
Runny noses
Wiped on sleeves.

Whipped potatoes,
In glass bowl,
Salad, broccoli,
Dinner roll!

Children sit,
Carving begins,
Under the table
They kick their shins.

Dinner music,
Harpsichord,
Say the grace
To thank Our Lord.

Acorn scented
Breezes, tame,
Swirl around
The candle flame.

Soon to yield
To winter’s power.
But we’ll stay warm
In the roast beef hour!