Stew…

I'm calling it Stew.

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Not a casserole as I is not posh,

or even pretending I am,

so ‘her nextdoor’,

stops looking down her nose.

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For those not in the know,

stew is a hearty dish.

Usually containing meat,

a selection of vegetables,

and a tasty sauce,

sometimes containing alcohol,

but not always.

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It's best cooked slow,

leaves time for other things.

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Like napping,

writing poetry about food,

or fantasizing about ‘her nextdoor’,

the way she looks down her nose,

makes me want to take her a casserole,

that's really just stew.

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It goes nicely with potatoes,

or in a giant Yorkshire pudding.

Even better with both,

and some nice crusty bread.

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Never add pulses,

unless you're middle class.

Or are trying to live longer,

just to annoy the wife.

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So without further ado,

enjoy your stew.

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(see what I did there).

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And to whoever made it,

say a lovely thank you.

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