The Cranberry Sauce Redemption
A Thanksgiving Poem
“Give thanks for overlooked wonders.” - Michelle Liew
**********************************************************************
On the shelf, in the dark, it sat and sighed
A ruby-red thrill, with its presence denied
“Put down again,” it uttered, downcast
It waited to star in the feast, at last
***************************************************
With prideful vigour, it hatched a bold plan
More than a sauce in a thanksgiving grand
“I’ll prove my worth, will make them all find
That this feast’s not the same without cranberry divine!”
***************************************************
The turkey did grumble, the gravy was spilled
As guests despaired, the room quickly chilled
Panic arose as the feast fell apart
But the cranberry sauce played its delicious part.
***************************************************
With a flip of the dish, in heroic display,
Its delightful tang saved the feast that day.
A bright condiment, with its courageous oomph
The zesty sauce filled hearts with cranberry triumph.
***************************************************
With its proud name, it went viral on feeds
A hashtag hero, viral sauce for all needs.
Forever remembered, it stands like a boss
Each Thanksgiving feast now starts with the sauce.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
Keep reading
More stories from Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin and writers in Poets and other communities.
Comments (7)
I've never had cranberry sauce before. But as long as there's mashed potatoes and gravy, I'm a happy kid hehehehe
What an adorable frolic with your hero C. Sauce!🤩 Not having Thanksgiving dinners nor turkey, I only know C.S. by reputation.🥹
This sounds like it could become the "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" of Thanksgiving Stories haha. It was a lot of fun to read!
Love me some good cranberry sauce! Deeeelicious poem, Michelle!
Now, I'm starving! Love your poetry, Michelle.
I loved, loved, loved this! I love putting it in my mashed potatoes with gravy!
Cranberries forever! I enjoyed your poem, very festive!