Everybody’s Taste

A pretzel goes with mustard
Like a bagel goes with cheese
And meals must end with something sweet
In order to appease.

French fries should not have ketchup,
But for burgers, it’s a must
And ice cream filled with chocolate chunks
Leaves others in the dust.

My choices might not mesh with yours,
For everybody’s taste
Depends on how and where we’re raised
And foods we have embraced.

Yet each of us has favorites
And that sets us all apart.
Let’s unite with some strong coffee
And a well-made Linzer tart!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Flood Avatar
January 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM
You’ve got my tummy rumbling, Ilene. I had to lookup Linzer tart… yummy… it’s a date;-)
Bauer Avatar
January 31, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Ah, wish that could happen, Terry! You're a poet I'd really love to meet...
Borke Avatar
January 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
I’d have to unite with something else, coffee tastes terrible, and jelly is yucky.
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