SALT FISH DINNER

SALT FISH DINNER

She's soaking the salted fish
In cold water 'til tonight
Peeling a fresh turnip
To mash and taste just right;
She's peeling new potatoes
That won't make her thinner
Frying up some pork-scraps
For our salt-fish dinner.

She runs to buy some chow-chow
And fresh dinner rolls
A slab of home-made butter
'Cuz everybody knows....
A meal without butter
Is a nightmare, not a dream
She lays out a tablecloth
And lots of real, sweet cream.

They mix together very well
Fresh cream and salt
Few bones in this fish
That I freshly caught;
It tastes so delicious
Second helpings can't hurt
Then I ask her the question:
"Hon, what's for dessert?"

"Fresh homemade rhubarb pie
Or a slice of cranberry cake
Whipped cream on top of both
Just today I baked";
I know she's only teasing
As we sit outside awhile
A cuppa hot tea in her hand
Wearing nothing but a smile!

Then she winks:
"Dessert, honey"??