Sonnets from Suburbia: Christmas Table
As we reflect on 2022 and the holidays, Lady Penelope has a few words about “Christmas” as she describes a family Christmas scene that is quintessential Lady Penelope.
Christmas Table
The usual one-ups-man-ship prevailed
around the Christmas table where they sat,
pretending all was well while they assailed
and criticized each other tit for tat.
How humorous that siblings fiercely cling
to ancient arguments when they’re adults.
Through gritted teeth the Yuletide carols sing
and underneath their breath whisp’ring insults.
But mercif’lly a tender moment came
when mother softly spoke rem’bring him
whose memory could put them all to shame,
Their quarrelsomeness offending cherubim.
Relief and tears revived their late good will.
So grateful that they loved each other still.
The tomato behind The Three Tomatoes.
Cheryl Benton, aka the “head tomato” is founder and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids”. Having lived and worked for many years in New York City, the land of size zero twenty-somethings, she was truly starting to feel like an invisible woman. She created The Three Tomatoes just for the fun of it as the antidote for invisibility and sent it to 60 friends. Today she has thousands of friends and is chief cheerleader for smart, savvy women who want to live their lives fully at every age and every stage. She is the author of the novel, "Can You See Us Now?" and co-author of a humorous books of quips, "Martini Wisdom." Because she's lived a long time, her full bio won't fit here. If you want the "blah, blah, blah", read more. www.thethreetomatoes.com/about-the-head-tomato
