Chopsticks

I love a meal with chopsticks – 
It’s elegant and fun.
I’m slowly eating, bit by bit,
When forkers are all done.

Each morsel’s daintily procured
And lifted to one’s lips;
Some concentration’s needed
So the food stays in its grips.

But once you get the hang of it,
You’ll dine with new delight,
A feeling of accomplishment
In every single bite.

Some people find it challenging,
But everybody should
Discover just how pleasant
It could be to eat with wood!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 9/9/2012 10:57:00 AM
I'm sure its good but I'd never get my food. I have tried and tried but just do not have that dexterity. Lee
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Date: 8/14/2012 2:12:00 PM
Chopsticks are the real reason why nearly all food found in oriental restaurants is chopped up into small bits. You have written a nice poem here.
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Date: 8/10/2012 5:03:00 AM
So amusing! I love your awesome rhyme. After reading it, I am challenged to use chopstick again although it's still quite tough for me no matter how deep I concentrate. LOL. Thank you for sharing!
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Date: 8/10/2012 12:38:00 AM
Well done Ilene. When in a Chinese restaraunt, do as the Chinese do. I never use a fork there. I want the full experience. Rice is the hardest thing for me though. But I get it done. And I use a spoon for my egg drop soup. Fingers come in handy too. 'Nuff said? Thanks for the smile. :-)
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Date: 8/9/2012 9:00:00 PM
Wonderful. You are amazing.
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