By the Cheese Tray

It’s another sordid workplace affair
Organized by the dashing and flamboyant Pierre
There should be a warning to beware
Bad week to start any diet – o what despair
Millions of calories everywhere 
On one side a mountain of chocolate éclair
On the other a huge tray of Camembert
It was hard enough to squeeze my derriere
Half-way out of this big cozy armchair
Till I managed to park myself elsewhere
Next to the cheese tray I do declare
There’s more than enough to share
I volunteered to sample so let them stare
Trying to look casually debonair
As my butt widens with each bite I’m aware
No one ever said life is fair



AP: Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on November 19, 2018 for contest WRITE A POEM ABOUT CHEESE sponsored by BARRY STEBBINGS  -  RANKED 8TH

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 11/25/2018 12:19:00 AM
Line, I loved your cheesy poetic flare, it made me dance like Fred Astaire. I may sound cheesy too but I don’t care, congratulations on your win, best wishes and take care ;)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/25/2018 6:18:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Mark.
Date: 11/24/2018 9:17:00 PM
A laugh every line with this one, Line. Can just picture the whole scene! And congrats on your placement in the contest with this fun write! :) gw
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/24/2018 10:57:00 PM
Thanks you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/23/2018 7:23:00 PM
Line, enjoyed reading,,,congratulations on your win
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/23/2018 8:47:00 PM
Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Eve.
Date: 11/23/2018 9:13:00 AM
That is such a fun poem Line, congrats on your win. Kindest thoughts Ann x
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Date: 11/23/2018 12:33:00 PM
Thanks, Ann, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 11/22/2018 7:09:00 PM
Congrats, Line, for your well-deserved win for this very witty write! Many thx for your kind comments re my win - Bob
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/22/2018 10:27:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Robert.
Date: 11/22/2018 6:48:00 PM
Love this poem Line! Fun rhymes and story.
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Date: 11/22/2018 10:27:00 PM
Thank you so much Mark. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/22/2018 5:54:00 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Line:-) hugs Jan xx
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/22/2018 10:28:00 PM
Thank you so much for your most appreciated visit and comment, Jan.
Date: 11/22/2018 1:56:00 PM
Congrats on your win on this poem!
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Date: 11/22/2018 2:08:00 PM
Thanks, Timothy. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/22/2018 1:12:00 PM
Hi Line, really enjoyed your clever rhyming, congratulations on placing in the contest!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/22/2018 2:08:00 PM
Thanks, Michelle. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/20/2018 11:22:00 PM
:D. So much fun! Fabulous rhymes!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/21/2018 6:52:00 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, PS.
Date: 11/20/2018 6:56:00 PM
Bwahahaha!!! ;D I LOVE this! It reminds me of my old workplace (except, we didn't have the "dashing and flamboyant Pierre"... what great fun!
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Date: 11/20/2018 8:10:00 PM
Thanks, Rhona. Come to think of it I think I was the Pierre at all my workplaces... minus the flamboyance and dash. LOL
Date: 11/20/2018 4:43:00 PM
Miss Line, Where to start, funny and a great story. But what I like best is every line rhymes. Hard to do. I think you are the best poet on this sight. You can write any style any topic. Impressive.
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Date: 11/20/2018 5:05:00 PM
LOL Timothy, you are far too kind. I find monorhymes a lot of fun for letting loose and being silly.
Date: 11/20/2018 10:41:00 AM
So so funny line great cheesy rhyme lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/20/2018 2:15:00 PM
Thanks, Jan. Help yourself. LOL
Date: 11/20/2018 4:56:00 AM
"as my butt widens" made me laugh aloud!
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Date: 11/20/2018 6:44:00 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren,
Date: 11/20/2018 4:13:00 AM
submitted nice poem
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Date: 11/20/2018 6:44:00 AM
Thanks, Mahtab.
Date: 11/19/2018 10:49:00 PM
For me, it's gut more than butt! GREAT poem, Line! Janice
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2018 10:56:00 PM
O Janice, I feel your pain. LOL
Date: 11/19/2018 9:49:00 PM
Your cheese poem is so hilarious and entertaining, Line! Put a smile on my face. Good luck in the contest! :)
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Date: 11/19/2018 10:24:00 PM
Thanks for your delightful visit, Laura. Most appreciated.
Date: 11/19/2018 9:47:00 PM
A worthy contender! Love it, Line!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2018 10:24:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Kim.
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