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Ode to My Treasured Refrigerator

Preserver of Delights

By Anthony ChanPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
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Oh, wondrous cold sentinel of my kitchen space,

In you, a magical world of freshness, I embrace.

A guardian of flavors, a preserver of delights,

I sing an ode to you, my trusty fridge, tonight.

From the dinner at my favorite restaurant, divine,

You hold the leftovers, a treasure that is mine.

With each passing night, the taste I savor,

Resurrected at lunch, thanks to you, my preserver.

Perishables find solace in your icy abode,

Protected from decay, they bear no bitter load.

With you by my side, I dine without fear,

No food poisoning lurking; you make it all clear.

The ingredients for my cherished dinner cuisine,

You cradle them tenderly, keeping them pristine.

Fresh vegetables and spices, an amalgam of glee,

All safely stored, awaiting the chef in me.

O mighty fridge, I extol your virtues grand,

You store my snacks, an abundant, varied band.

When hunger pangs strike, amid my grind,

You offer sustenance, a blessing so kind.

Within your compartments, my goodies I find,

Chocolates, fruits, and cheese of every kind.

With each door's creak, a surprise awaits,

A treasure trove of tastes, a blissful state.

In the hustle of life, as I work and toil,

You stand steadfast; your purpose never coils.

A silent savior, a cool-hearted friend,

You faithfully serve my needs; you attend.

Though often neglected in our daily haste,

Your price, dear fridge, is never a waste.

So, let me take this moment to bestow,

My gratitude and love, in verses that flow.

Thank you, dear refrigerator, for all you do,

For keeping my sustenance fresh and true.

Through changing climates you never sway,

With each passing day, you save me from decay.

Oh, keeper of nourishment, forever stand tall,

A fortress of preservation, I call.

In this ode, my heartfelt thanks I bestow,

My sincere appreciation, for being my cool hero!

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About the Creator

Anthony Chan

Chan Economics LLC, Public Speaker

Chief Global Economist & Public Speaker JPM Chase ('94-'19).

Senior Economist Barclays ('91-'94)

Economist, NY Federal Reserve ('89-'91)

Econ. Prof. (Univ. of Dayton, '86-'89)

Ph.D. Economics

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