A Fall, Y'All

Paula Deen, the Southern Queen,
Known for decadent cuisine,
Just revealed that she’s concealed
Some news from which she hasn’t healed.

This cook-show host was diagnosed
With Diabetes, which engrossed
Some former fans, whose current plans
Include no dishes from her pans.

Her food is fried or butter-fied;
To cut out fat, she never tried.
Some folks observe the food she serves
Has given her what she deserves.

In one regard, it must be hard –
Her cooking lard must now be barred.
With all this heat, she shouldn’t cheat,
For we are truly what we eat!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Prabhu Avatar
February 2, 2012 at 7:42 AM
well spun one. congrats on a fine win
Macfarlane Avatar
February 1, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Wonderfully amusing write. Congrats on your win : )
Merryman Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Enjoyed your poem, Ilene. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations on your super win today in Susan's "Little Viewed Jewels" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations on your win , like it but hungry now x
Taylor Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Congrats, Ilene. Excellent piece. Enjoyed. Nice going. luv Ralph
Scholtz Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations on your win Ilene, best wishes Elizabeth
Quigley Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:40 AM
I don't think anyone was surprised, but it is too bad anyway. Congratulations Ilene
Richards Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:37 AM
All that butter.....a pat at a time. Yes, it tasted fine, but a high price to pay. Her next show should be Lean Cuisine. Congrats on a fine win!!
Williams Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 9:23 AM
ilene congrats on your win, love the poem..David
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2012 at 8:57 AM
many congrats Ilene on a fantastic first place win luv...
Pettit Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 6:02 PM
When I see pictures of her, she never looks skinny. You have described her very well in this work with some good rhyming.
Amadore Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 11:06 AM
A clever, amusing, and well constructed piece. Good work.
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