"A Kitchen Still Life" by Peter Jacob Horemans ‘Last Minute Change’ and Other Short Poems by Frank Rable The Society September 5, 2025 Humor, Poetry 6 Comments . Last Minute Change Fowl, tragic days, Hen-house ablaze; Chickens took flight. Tofu tonight? . . A Man Eating Chicken A comma, a pause, Defines the thought, And whether a chicken Eats me or not. . . Musical Chairs And the music stops. No chair for me, I walk away, Resentfully. . . Frank Rable is a poet living in Pennsylvania. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. ***Read Our Comments Policy Here*** 6 Responses Paulette Calasibetta September 5, 2025 Dear Frank, I really enjoyed the brevity and the whimsy; a nice way to start the day. Reply Frank Rable September 5, 2025 Thanks Paulette! Reply Roy Eugene Peterson September 5, 2025 Concise and funny. I like your sense of humor. Reply Frank Rable September 5, 2025 Thanks R.E.! I thought about a graduation speech and did the opposite. Reply Jeremiah Johnson September 5, 2025 “Tofu tonight?” – Hilarious 🙂 Reply Frank Rable September 5, 2025 Served sans plats and drizzled with chicken gravy over the sink. Bachelor convenient! I appreciate your comment, Jeremiah. Thanks! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Paulette Calasibetta September 5, 2025 Dear Frank, I really enjoyed the brevity and the whimsy; a nice way to start the day. Reply
Frank Rable September 5, 2025 Thanks R.E.! I thought about a graduation speech and did the opposite. Reply
Frank Rable September 5, 2025 Served sans plats and drizzled with chicken gravy over the sink. Bachelor convenient! I appreciate your comment, Jeremiah. Thanks! Reply