Ramen Noodles, Frozen Pizza and Instant Mac (A Poem)

 

I just sat down 5 minutes ago.

How is it already two hours later?

This day isn’t long enough as it is

Without my clock becoming some sort of traitor.

Forget about that three-course meal I had planned.

The one that would have at least seemed like I had a plan of attack

Rather than just relying on the three staples

Ramen noodles, frozen pizza and instant mac.


Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay 

It’s not like my pantry and freezer aren’t full

Or I don’t have an assortment of dinner treats.

It’s just with work, school and sports, it’s hard to find time to plan.

And, let’s face it, it takes quite a bit of time to thaw out meat.

Sure, I want my kids to eat healthy.

Plus, it sure would be nice to have a family meal at the same time and in the same room.

Sometimes, it seems like the last time that happened,

Was when the kids were still in the womb.

I guess there’s no real use in complaining.

I should be happy I am at least able to feed my little wolfpack.

Even if their diet mostly consists of

Ramen noodles, frozen pizza and instant mac.

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