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Cutlery Dilemma

Hello folks, I am your loyal fork - but had to laugh At a comment below' hard to find a loyal one nowadays', Fish knives are smelly, Many centuries ago, designed for the sharp edge, To be away from your face, So that your nose did not have to brace Itself, and your mouth was prepared to swallow, This unsavory taste, And therefore there was no waste, No fridges or coolers in those days, Had to eat what was served, spices and herbs helped in many ways! The soup spoon, seems somewhat tubby, And looks a little, as did mummy, But ouch, she wouldn’t like that, She was only just a little bit fat! But you, the steak knife, who do most of the work, As you cut through rump, sirloin, pork or fillet, Your duties like a military man, you never do shirk, You master all foods proudly, we, the rest of The cutlery in the drawer salute you, Deserving of your Officer’s rank, And we always rally to your defense, and flank Each side of the dinner plate, In every continent, country or state. But who is the flirty one in the cutlery drawer Why, the dessert spoon of course, Used puuuurfectly seductively, To scoop up deserts, I, says the dessert spoon, make men drool, As I lift my self erotically, to my mistress’s mouth, Leaving some ice cream on me, which She licks with her tongue, I assist her mischievous Acts of eating with me, As I enjoy the electric sensual romantic mood, I’m no bodies fool! Hey what about me, said the butter knife, as I slip And slide through butter, and spread this indulgence With lots of calories and love on your bread, And of course dear little tea spoon, Who stirs sugar and milk in your coffee or tea, Don’t forget me! So this dilemma as to who is the most Important in the cutlery drawer, Is easily solved All eating utensils are equally involved.

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Date: 6/20/2021 8:53:00 AM
Wow, this poem could be a script for a Disney movie, something akin to 'Beauty and the Beast' where all the cutlery can talk, and have personalities. like in your Poetry. Left a comment on your 'Sunshine Smile'
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Date: 6/18/2021 10:41:00 AM
You often manage to come up with the most creative topics, Jenny, and you put them across in your typical style of thought and writing. In this case you have used personification together with a dash of wit to give different cutlery their due. ~ I hope hope you are keeping well my friend. Take care. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul
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Date: 6/16/2021 6:31:00 AM
This poem so uniquely special and creative in thoughts. An ode to cutlery we can all relate to. Much enjoyed your talented write, Jennifer. Sorry to hear about your surgery. My best wishes to you for a successful outcome. Stay safe my friend.
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Date: 6/16/2021 5:29:00 AM
Wow! Jennifer, This is so well written and creative. I have never seen a write about cutlery quite like this before. I really enjoyed the personal touch. You made each utensil come to life. I enjoyed it very much. Well done. I appreciate you letting me know about what’s going with you. I want you to know that I'm sending well wishes from my heart to your heart. I’m praying for a speedy recovery, and that everything is smooth sailing my friend from across the pond:-) Alexis
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/17/2021 6:43:00 AM
Thank-you my dear friend - I had a post- op visit with my specialist today, and he seems happy and has told me that maybe I won't need a 2nd op. for my left foot. Thank-you for your prayers and kind wishes - i can feel your encouragement and compassion coming through strong from across the pond, blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 6/16/2021 3:19:00 AM
Very creative write, so very innovative. Enjoyed reading.
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Date: 6/15/2021 2:32:00 PM
I think I would be the dessert spoon, if I had a choice :)
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/17/2021 6:47:00 AM
Oooh - la-la - guess I would too, better than been a tubby soup spoon! Thank you always for your support, encouragement and great comments, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 6/13/2021 2:38:00 PM
what a fabulous fun piece you certainly brought the cutlery to life:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/13/2021 1:49:00 PM
what cute poetry, personifying cutlery. Original and creative, Jennifer. Sorry to hear of the weird thing that happened to you. Please take care and get better soon. Prayers for you, dear.
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Date: 6/13/2021 12:29:00 PM
Jennifer, Such wonderful tableware brought to life in your poem. So difficult to find a loyal fork these days. -Richard
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/17/2021 6:36:00 AM
Ha,Ha Ha - glad you enjoyed - remember to look at others eating - you can tell a great deal about them from the way they use cutlery! Hugs/Blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 6/11/2021 1:27:00 PM
Great creative piece Jennifer, I really enjoyed this one with great imagery and insightfulness. Hope all is well, blessings always, Gordon
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Date: 6/10/2021 7:50:00 PM
This is hilarious, oh-so-clever and cute, Jennifer! I think it's a veritable 'Canterbury Tale of Cutlery!' Huzah! ~ Gershon
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Date: 6/10/2021 1:56:00 PM
So adorable, sweet friend. A wonderfully creative write. God bless you always. Love, Gina
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