A Smile in Rhyme
Welcome to A Smile in Rhyme—a collection of gentle, rhythmic poems inspired by everyday life. Here, peaceful moments meet musical flow, and simple experiences become bright, lyrical reflections—always with a hint of warmth and a smile. Settle in, take your time, and enjoy the rhythm.
Catholics and other Christians celebrate Good Friday without eating animal meats like beef, pork, chicken, and turkey to honour the day Jesus suffered and sacrificed his own flesh.
Inspired by our family’s Easter tradition—quiet, reflective Fridays followed by joyful, music-filled Saturdays. It’s a rhythm I’ve come to cherish over the years.
A Friday Whisper, A Saturday Song
On Friday we whisper, as quiet as mice,
No music, no meat—oh, that’s quite a price!
The house feels so still, every step soft and light,
Even the daytime feels more like the night.
We speak just in murmurs, we walk on soft feet,
And dream of tomorrow… and something to eat.
The silence grows bigger with each passing hour,
My thoughts doing circles with very little power.
But Saturday morning—what joy fills the air!
The music comes dancing from everywhere!
Marvin Gaye croons softly, smooth as can be,
And suddenly life’s dancing right there with me.
The kettle starts humming, the kitchen’s alive,
My feet start to move with a rhythm and drive.
From quiet and calm to a cheerful heartbeat,
Now turn up the music—and pass me the meat!
Till next time,
Cheers!
Reference:
https://www.archspm.org/why-dont-catholics-eat-meat-on-fridays/
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