the strategy to leftovers

there's strategy

to leftovers.

all that cut turkey,

the small

containers of stuffing

and potatoes.

gravy.

the even smaller

containers

of cranberry sauce,

olives.

pie.

carefully you separate

each

food group on a plate

and place

them into the microwave.

hit 2,

then wait.

the cold stuff then is

arranged on the plate.

touching or not touching

the hot food,

that's up to you.

the bottle of wine

is already opened.

half of which

you've drank, dessert

in the fridge

will only have a short

short wait.

maybe you say grace, maybe

you don't.

your choice too.

depending on your faith.