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Now I just wanted a taco;
Is that too much to ask.
I have the meat and spices, yum.
First I slapped the meat in the pan,
Waited for one side to scorch,
Flipped it over and 
Splashed grease all over but then,
Scraped it into crumbles
No one was even looking.
Chopped finely da tamadoes,
And some onion, continued cooking.
Tuk three shells, pud a big spoon in each,
Chomped a big crackle – enjoyed the paper plate.
Spilled salsa down my chin,
Spread grated cheese around the kitchen.
Now that’s a way to end a good day.
I just wanted a taco.
(Forgot the green avacado.)
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Lindley Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Your fine poem made me hungry my friend. I myself love a well made taco! Not with beef but with chicken as the meat and with extra hot sauce. And jalapeno's......
Trifiatis Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 5:14 AM
What matters is the taste of the plate prepared, not the ensuing mess that causes dearest, Sunlite hahaha! Enjoyed it!
Wanter Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you. Hope you enjoyed the taco and not the mess!
Laurie Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 5:17 PM
I apologise Sunlite … soon as I sent my comment I realized I had the wrong poets title. Once again, I do apologize - Lindsay
Wanter Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 10:46 AM
Absolutely no apology necessary!
Laurie Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM
G'day Dear Heart … the bigger the mess, the tastier the food - tacos! beautiful - thanks Dear Heart - Lindsay
One Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 3:02 PM
a unique choice for this contest, we are inspired by different things... i hope you got your taco in the end...
Wanter Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 10:33 AM
I didn't enter it in a contest. Maybe I should have.
Irwin Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 12:11 AM
Nice, I actually felt the anticipation as you were cooking.
Wanter Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM
HaHa- Hope today somewhere you have your own taco. Thank you so much for the comment.
Buehler Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 10:13 PM
Interesting and fun and yummy, too!
Wanter Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM
How very nice of you! I wanted it to be fun.
Rose  Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 9:17 PM
Tacos are so so yummy, so is your poem
Wanter Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM
And so is your comment! Thank you.
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