Supposing he had been invited to the Donner party

Not exactly ocean cruise
or get-away flight. No destination resort.
More like a progressive dinner.
Bring prairie schooner,
food. RSVP by late June.

Another California bash, no doubt.
Wagon train en masse mountains to coast,
Big Dipper tipped back so far
all night runs out,

all hope too.
Scoop deep in the main course,
broth, soup, stew.

Near dawn, stars gone,
eat your friend last.

She is delicious.

Timothy Pilgrim