swanson tv dinners

it was primitive

no doubt.

the tin,

the foil, the separation

of carrots

and potatoes.

there was the turkey

in some sort

of thin

gravy,

there were tiny

little bones

with chicken attached.

Salisbury steak.

a round

medallion

of mystery meat.

warmed

peaches on the side,

bubbling.

we always burned our

fingers, but

it was a meal, 420

in the oven

for 35 minutes.

then presto. we peeled

the foil back

and ate.