Four haiku about a progressive dinner

for Melany

i.
Arrancini leads to...
where does Arborio come from?
Trade winds and trade routes.

ii.
Love the prawn curry!
"Thanks, it's a mild one," I said
like an apology.

iii.
Then came Pavlova.
Swirls of intrigue, a sculpture.
That moment, perfection.

iv.
Post-dinner Uno
Rules are refreshed in the round
Battle scars, bruising.

Ian Row