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A Merry Brunch With Marky-Mark the Shark

I am a foodie, I must confess, I swim a few laps for exercise
Along come the Mollusk, and to my pleasant surprise
I have no restraint and they look so yummy
I just open my jaws wide, and fill up my tummy

Holy Mackerel, they make quite the feast!
Unlike that deepwater whale; Moby Vic, that lumbering beast
A real blow show, they eat any freak’n thing
Whale diet: Squid, Krill, Larvae, what distaste they bring!

Ah, catching up to the guys, what are they circling ‘round?
Heya Tom, Bill, GW, Anil.  Rob, l see you’ve gained a pound 
“I’m on a sea-food diet, I see food, I eat it!”  Hee hee hee
Yep, you may want to stick to your day job, try a sea-shanty!

Look over there boys, the Seahorses, I hear they work for LYFT
Harry, how’s business, break for some sushi? California Roll, a gift
You may wanna giddy up, plenty of shrimp crawling beneath you
I know how much the Seahorse love to munch crustaceans too

"Shrimp—cockroaches of the sea! Not a kosher food"
Okay GW,  what do you eat, my friend, set the mood
Gefilte fish recipe; grind the salmon, red snapper, codfish, 
Onions, carrots, add eggs, sugar, salt, white pepper, in a dish
Stir in ice water, add matzo meal and chop, boil, voila, gefilte fish!

To the right of us, why it’s Lady L, my, she is swell 
Small crabs on her menu, anything in the sand that dwell               
Blowfish is a species that feeds on poison, dangerous to eat
They can’t hunt, they call ‘em puffers, just one puff’s a real treat

Anil, do you believe in sea nymphs on a blue oceanic parade?
Yes, I vision the lovely face of Wendy on the frame of a mermaid
Nil, come on now, aren’t you married, mate
OK, Tom, I’m going home, I won’t be late, I won’t be late

To the right of us the Starfish, greet the ladies of the sea
How they brighten the day, on display, as charming as can be
Pangie, Valsa, Andrea, Paula, Len, Kim, Eve and Gina
I know how you love snails, I bring escargot straight from the Marina

And so, my friends, another lovely day.  Join us for our usual Activities and Brunch

6/11/22
Third Place
A Merger With Food Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Natasha L Scragg
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Scorpio Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 6:36 PM
I am still giggling both inside and out what a wonderful piece! I definitely need to make a habit out of coming to visit more often. Respectfully A.S.
Anaya Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Thank you, A.S.! That is kind of you, please help yourself.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Back with "Congratulations" on this New win. What a fun write/picture. Have a blessed weekend................
Anaya Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Thank you, Paula...it was such a fun contest, merging food with daily activities, and the SECRET INGRIEDIENT, SOUPERS! Have a nice day!
Jones Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM
What a fun humorous write! Congrats on a win!
Anaya Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 2:59 PM
Thank you, Karen. You too. You know this was such a fun contest of merging food and daily activities!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:35 PM
WOW!!! What a creative/fun/cute write and picture. Thanks for adding my name to your wonderful write. Now can we go eat??? Anyone for seafood??? I like to add smiles along my way. Have a great/blessed day as you write away...................
Goldsmith Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 2:02 PM
A little tooooooo far to go. Next time I eat seafood, I will think of you and this fun write. Be blessed................
Anaya Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Meet me for Fish n Chips at the San Fransico Warf! Thank you, Paula, it was my pleasure, smiles to you!
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:11 PM
wow, you made it all about the sea. Very clever word plays and a lot of thinking put into this, my friend!! (I have used the old see food diet trick for years!!)
Anaya Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:48 PM
Lol's Andrea, "So many fish in the sea" the ocean is filled with more culinary possibilities than meet the eye, it goes on forever. Thank you, Andrea hugs!
Cunningham Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 3:22 PM
A brilliant write Anaya, you rose well to the challenge, Thanks for the mention, best of luck in the contest. Have a great week. Tom
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 6:21 PM
Pass the Fish~N~Chips Molly Malone, put a grin on Tom's grill! Thank you, Tom.... hugs!
George Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 4:59 AM
This is so very interesting Anaya.... ! What a splendid treat you have offered for your poet friends.... Glad I too am included.
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Of course, you illuminate even as a Starfish! Glad you found it interesting Valsa
Buhagiar Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 10:32 PM
A fine and funny personification. Loved it.
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 9:58 AM
I'm glad you found it funny that I personified you as MOBY VIC! Thank you
Wolf Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 6:46 PM
Jaws IV! lol. Bon Appetit! ~ Gershon
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Hope you like Gefilte fish GW! Your poem on Comeuppance and kopeks...I also was thinking about the musical! " I won’t be late; I won’t be late"
Rodrigues Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 12:18 PM
A fun write!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 1:05 PM
You are so sweet, I was wondering if that was me and now I am smiling, proud as a bright star-fish! :):)
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Thank you, Kim...you are personified as a Bright Star-fish!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 12:17 PM
A fun write!
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Thank you, Kim...you are personified as a Bright Star-Fish! The ocean is filled with colorful star fish of many textures!
Gorelick Avatar
June 11, 2022 at 8:30 PM
A Sea of sheer culinary charm thrilled you mentioned me in your tasty oceanic tale. A winner!...Robert
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Hope you like hot tuna and fish sticks! Please do write more of your one liners, they rock! Glad you enjoyed!
Roper Avatar
June 11, 2022 at 3:26 PM
This is so cute, But I’m allergic to shrimp and salmon or any shellfish.I enjoyed reading, It Should be a winner. Blessings friend
Anaya Avatar
June 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Thank you, Eve...Most Starfish excel at cleaning algae, they like snails as well, you can live on that as a Star-fish! May warm tides caress you
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