S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Poet Enclosed Rhyme

For chums of cheese

Hmm, yum— I come,
as a fan and chum of cheese,
I love almost all the types,
but if you're of those who don't choose cheese,
you might find this poem quite cheesy. 

As for me, cheeseburger or yummy cheesecake
I can never be cheesed off by any cheese.
This poem, therefore, is for cheese sake.
Serve me the cheesiest pizza, if you please. 

Ah, I'm so very fond of cheesy macaroni.
Even greens become appetizing with pecorino.
I couldn't resist a cheesy pizza with pepperoni.
I'd love to taste a Spanish zamorano. 

Cook that spaghetti, or that bolognese.
Top it with red cheddar or mozzarella.
All that's far tastier with layers of cheese.
Cheese ain't merely for the mice of Cinderella. 

And in my sandwich, stuff that provolone or ricotta,
for I've already tasted jibneh arabieh.
Under the crescent moon, on the menu be crescenza,
or even a candle-lit dinner for two— and a dish of brie! 

Lasagne with colby or Asiago—
Melting Greensward or gooey Gruyere.
A cheesy casserole with manchego,
And Roquefort's tasty, I will swear. 

Be it cottage cheese or friesian,
Greek feta cheese or french fromagefrais,
You can bet I'd enjoy a Parmesan—
anytime, anywhere, anyday! 

A dollop of dunlop may not be so bad for a diet,
but cheese is a major culprit behind chubby cheeks.
The wish to forever stay slim and light,
has to compete against the desire for camembert with leeks. 

Next on my menu, the popular cream cheese,
and I did not forget Indian paneer cheese curry.
Oh, try some Swiss chard, with Swiss cheese,
And you won't forget that taste in a hurry. 

Say cheese, smile, and say cheese for the cam even, saying, "wow, now."
Taste a slab of halloumi or gouda, and thank God for the cow.

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Kim Rodrigues September 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM Superior writing! Enjoyed the chessboard of cheeses, the extra squeeze of yumminess! Fave

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM Yes indeed. Thank God for the cow, which if Bill Gates gets his way, will be eliminated and replaced by lab grown meats and crickets. This is a great tribute to cheese. As a big foodie, I have paid tribute to many a food, perhaps I have a cheese poem somewhere as well. Anyone who hates cheese, they better just be lactose intolerant because how can they not like it!! Nicely done here, poet. I see this poem has seen many comments. My faves are cheesy macaroni and pepperoni pizza loaded with cheese

Christopher Delegans August 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM Very clever and creative! I enjoyed your humor and "cheesiness" lol Nicely done, Zaynab. S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 6, 2026 at 10:27 AM Thanks soo much for super feedback,

Duke Beaufort July 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM Hi Zaynab! Quite an adventure you wrote. Totally fun and a pleasure to read and think about. In my wife's home town, some local farmers make fresh ricotta cheese from goat's milk. It's rather incredible. But then, as you point out, there are so many wonderful cheeses to experience. Hard to say which would be my favorite. The way you write with a sense of humor also makes reading your work total fun and entertainment. Sending smiles and best wishes!! Duke Beaufort August 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM Zaynab, I erred...it was sheep's milk ricotta! Amazing eats. Your poem really engages on several levels!! S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM Thanks soo much for your engaging review, nice to hear about personal touches related to my poem abd all.

Ann Peck July 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM I just read that cheese, it turns out, is good for us! So, you should be really healthy :) Also,Your rhyming is great~ S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 25, 2026 at 11:52 AM Oh yes the unprocessed original cheeses are really very healthy, . But here in Tz they come very expensive so can't eat much often. Warm thanks for wonderful feedback,

Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM Cheese is something we all must agree is never cheesy. "Age is of no importance unless you’re a cheese.” - Billie Burke S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 22, 2026 at 4:24 AM Yayy yeaahh warm thanks for the brilliant apt comment and quote, cheese is better the more aged !

Ghairo Daniels July 21, 2026 at 11:41 PM Zaynab! You’ve gone to heaven & back with cheese & your knowledge thereof. I would call this poem “An Ode to Cheese”. I enjoyed the naming of different types of cheese as well as the dishes one can create with it. In terms of flow, naming of cheeses could start right with first stanza, instead of “cheese” repetition. I see you’ve labelled it fairy/children- so my comment here is to intersperse more humorous lines directed at your love for cheese which you’ve done in this line : “ you might find this poem quite cheesy.”, to make children laugh, as fairies do. Well done. Have a beautiful day. S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 22, 2026 at 4:22 AM Warm, warm thanks for such a wonderful review,, yiu have given it a nice title, . And oops i gave it a wrong label tag category, let me change that soon., thanks for letting me know

Joanna Daniel July 21, 2026 at 11:29 PM Cheesy poem, Zaynab, you have done your research well:) S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 22, 2026 at 4:15 AM I hope not cheesy as in a poor poem, warm thanks for feedback,

Paige Hind July 21, 2026 at 7:23 PM LOL S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM Um hmm yeah you can have a laugh at this poem for laughs.

Joseph P. DiMino July 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM "Say cheese, smile, and say cheese for the cam even, saying, "wow, now." Taste a slab of halloumi or gouda, and thank God for the cow." -- Delightful, like yourself I cheese most everything. Delicious read! S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM Thanks soo much for such an appetizing comment :)

Zyrool Gifford July 21, 2026 at 1:51 PM Beautifully written and an enjoyable read, Zaynab. I can’t resist a slice of cheese cake. Yummy. S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM Yeah me too my fav. Warm thanks for wonderful comment,

Victor Buhagiar July 21, 2026 at 11:10 AM Wonderful taste. I love cheese. S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM Glad to know, thanks for super comment, S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM I replied everyone how come my replies disappeared??

Darlene De Beaulieu July 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM Hello S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri, Hi! I love cheese. Cheeseburger I do have sometimes. i am fond of cheese macaroni and cheese i do enjoy. So many choices in cheese. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu July 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM Hello S. Zaynab Kamoonpuri, thank you cfor the warm wishes. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM Nice to know. Warm thanks for nice feedback,

Anne-Lise Andresen July 21, 2026 at 10:58 AM - Fun and tasty ... cheese from Norway :) - S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM Warm thanks for comment, there must be cheese special to Norway.

Howard Kerr July 21, 2026 at 10:48 AM A sweeping magnum opus that flows with such aplomb. It sustains the reader with its detailed, delightful descriptions of a subject you are well versed in without being boring or drab. I’m most grateful for your generous reflections on Robin On Song. H S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM I try very hard to not be boring so im glad you found this enjoyable. Thanks soo much for comment,

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri July 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM Did you know Rumi is a type of cheese Poetic quote: What does Crescenza taste like? "It tastes as pre-dawn light should: soft beyond softness, enveloping, barely sweet. And just after I have taken in the gentle aroma of milk, just after it coats my mouth, Crescenza shows its mettle with a persistence that speaks of yogurt and grass.' Zamorano is a firm, raw sheep's milk cheese from the Zamora region of Spain.