Calamares, Chocos

The Spanish with whom I sup
asked me, so I did:
“eat sea beasties – look it up!”
Chocos, yes, there are,
and there’s calamar:
los del mar?
Squid.

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Date: 5/5/2025 7:09:00 AM
Not my favorite - a texture thing, not flavor - fried is good with libation. ;) Congratulations Michael! :)
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Michael Coy
Date: 5/5/2025 7:25:00 AM
Agreed on every point. Thank you for the Congratulations, Linda. Regards, Michael
Date: 5/5/2025 6:28:00 AM
Squid, indeed! Congratulations!
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Michael Coy
Date: 5/5/2025 6:36:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 5/4/2025 11:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
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Michael Coy
Date: 5/5/2025 6:36:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 5/4/2025 1:26:00 PM
It's so funny. I was in Valencia years ago and saw them fried inside a sandwich. I did not know that particular word in Spanish so I just ordered because it looked good. It was not bad. Maybe a bit rubbery. Kinda like chicken. I was so surprised later to learn what I had eaten. I would never eat it unless it was fried!! Congrats with this interesting entry
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Michael Coy
Date: 5/4/2025 4:37:00 PM
Hi Andrea! The first thing to say is a big 'thank you' for your kind words. Second, yes - I live in Spain, and British friends are always amazed that so many squid are consumed. I'm pleased that I resonated! Michael
Date: 5/4/2025 11:36:00 AM
Michael, a fun and creative poem, congratulations on your winning placement.
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Michael Coy
Date: 5/4/2025 1:10:00 PM
Tania, I'm enormously grateful. Thank you. Michael
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