Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt Consume

 

This is Saturday and time for a Stream of Consciousness. This is a regular feature and is a result of a prompt created by Linda Hill. You can go here to read all about it and join in if you wish. http://lindaghill.com/2014/12/26/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-december-2714/  This week’s prompt is “consume” and can be used in any manner. Here is my interpretation.

Consume by John W. Howell © 2014

“What kind of soup is that?”

“Consommé why?”

“I just wondered. It doesn’t look like anything but clear brown water.”

“Figures you would say that. This is a very refined type of soup.”

“Why does that cup have two handles?”

“It’s a consommé cup. The two handles let you drink it with either hand. By the way don’t you have anything to do?”

“I was just passing by and saw you in the window.”

“And this means something?”

“I just thought you would ask me to join you. I am checked out to consume consommé.”

“Checked out? What does that mean?”

“I know how to consume consommé.”

“Who taught you?”

“You did.”

“When?”

“Just now. Hold the cup with either hand. Sip the consommé gently and have your pinky finger cocked just so. Am I right?”

“Sure. Have a seat. I’ll order you a cup.”

“Can I have a ham sandwich with that?”

“Sure.”

“And some wine?”

“Anything you want.”

“Something’s wrong?”

“You think?”

“You are being too nice.”

“Too much for you to consume?”

“I think I’ll leave. You’re mocking me.”

“Bye.”