Melissa Stein

Here at the table

Nobody is far from view

Mr. Aple and Mrs. Banana 

And my dear friend pear too.

So what’s for dinner? 

Mr. Orange asks. 

Funny you should ask that,

Mrs. Peach was up to the task. 

Our vegetables from the garden 

Are being prepared for you.

Don’t mind your manners

I’ll be back soon. 

Don’t forget to place your napkins in front of you,

Mr. Kiwi requested.

Try not to roll off the table 

or we can’t get you back.

And we only use bowls

There is no questioning that. 

So you can marinate

When Mrs. Peach gets back. 

~M.Stein