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An Alphabet Feast

A is for Artichokes, sautéed or steamed
B is for Bacon bits, a tasty dream

C is for Casseroles like mac and cheese
D is for Dessert topped with whipped cream

E is for Eggplant, fried Italian style
F is for Fish, baked stuffed for a smile

G is for Grapefruit, a sugared fruit snack
H is for Ham sliced thin, or some hash

I is for Ice Cream,  that waits to be served
J is for Jellys and Jams if deserved

K is for Kiwi, as chutney is fine
L is for Lemon or green tart Key lime

M is for Milk, to wash it down with glee
N is for Noodles, some spiced sesame

O is for Okra, makes gumbo so thick
P is for Peppers to give it some kick

Q is for Quiche, a custard that’s fun
R is for Rolls, those good buttered buns

S is for Salad tossed with cukes and bright greens
T is for Turkey with stuffing and beans

U is for Ugli, but it’s just a fruit
V is for Vichyssoise, a tasty cold soup

W is for Waffles topped with butter and maple
X is for Xanthan Gum to make a sauce stable

Y is for Yeast to make the bread rise
Z is for Zucchini, a stuffed veggie surprise

Now if you’re hungry, please don’t you worry
Just run to the fridge right now, in a hurry!


Craig Cornish
For Cyndi's Alphabet Contest

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  1. Date: 4/19/2013 9:36:00 AM

    That last line is great! I think I hear someone coming down the drive in a motorcycle. Or is that my stomach?

  1. Date: 4/18/2013 7:18:00 PM

    Craig, Congratulations with your awesome poem in one of the best contest I've seen this year. It has been an honor in viewing all of Cyndi's ABC Couplet winners. I would have never pulled off this form or idea.... * xox-PD

  1. Date: 4/18/2013 1:55:00 PM

    Now I'm hungry again! Congratulations..

  1. Date: 4/17/2013 3:50:00 PM

    Clever way to go for the contest..Congrats on your win..Sara

  1. Date: 4/16/2013 10:49:00 PM

    Many congrats for this win.

  1. Date: 3/15/2013 7:02:00 PM

    Yahoo!! You did it! I haven't tackled this contest yet......having a hard time figuring out X !! LOL !

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 7:28:00 AM

    way to go with this one. I have an ABC "oldie" on food too, but ONE line is not in a couplet, so I have to start from SCRATCH. DANG it. Love how you got Xanthum gum in there!!!

  1. Date: 2/28/2013 11:15:00 AM

    Craig this is FABULOUS !!! I adore it!! I can illustrate it for you lol!!! You are such the Poet!! Well done. Winning wishes and thank you for your kind visit. I am truly honoured!! Love cap'n deb

  1. Date: 2/27/2013 3:28:00 PM

    Craig, this is excellent! You make it look so easy. Great work! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim

  1. Date: 2/27/2013 3:27:00 PM

    Craig, this is excellent! You make it look so easy. Great work! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim

  1. Date: 2/27/2013 2:57:00 PM

    This could be the new rap ABC song...loved it Craig

  1. Date: 2/27/2013 12:07:00 PM

    What time is dinner? You'll have to feed all who readthis Craig! Thanks for stooping by with the well wishes!

  1. Date: 2/27/2013 10:44:00 AM

    :) Brilliant! I love the eggplant cooked Italian style....my favorite type of cuisine. Being a vegetarian...I couldn't oooohhh and awwww about some of the dishes, but...I could oooohhhh and awwwwww about the lovely feast of words! :) You are GOOD!

    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 2/27/2013 10:51:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Lol--You have to admit it's pretty vegan for a carnivore like me!