The Empty Refrigerator

The Empty Refrigerator

By Josh Watkins

My refrigerator is bare,

There is nothing there.

The little light is out,

I am going to pout.

Mr. Fridge will you please,

Hold more that just cheese?

My stomach has no food,

Mr. Fridge you are so rude!

What is wrong?

Do I eat too much, or too long?

Mr. Fridge, don’t leave me in despair,

I will start to lose my hair!

I am so hungry, I could eat a bear,

Could you spare me an apple? An orange? A pear?

Please don’t leave me out here with nothing to eat,

Can you give me a delicious treat?

Where are the fruits, pizzas, and meats?

I don’t want any smelly broccoli, peas, or beets!

Mr. Fridge you are a disgrace,

I think I’ll eat some other place. 

English class wasn't always entertaining. I was bored, tired, and hungry one day in class and all I could think about was food and how my refrigerator at home was always "empty" (see above piece for my definition of empty). So I wrote this in ten minutes in class and figured it fit my fridge's current state. Living in a house with nine people really puts abuse on this poor appliance and its owner's wallets. Plus, I don't think I ever edited this one nor do I see the need to, but if you have critiques I will be glad to hear them!