Room for Stuffing

The books of the world

do not have all the answers

or all the stories.

something familiar,

relatable but new.

Let my words rattle your gut

knock loose undigested tales

the ones set aside

like cold mashed potatoes

when there is giblet dressing.

There may not be room enough

but hold fast

measure their importance

weigh out staples of caloric intake

but do not throw them out.

These stories are common,

leftovers shall we say,

cheap and easy to improve.

Some better more substantial

more satisfying.

But do they really need

more butter

or gravy?

Wrightings