Jello

It wiggles and jiggles
and feels fun to the touch,
a cinch to make;
something everyone loves.

There are a million flavours,
many are fat free,
jello has been around
for many centuries.

The colours are as vibrant
as a peacock's quills
just pick your favourite;
add water, and let chill.

For something so simple
to bring such pleasure,
it is one of life's mysteries,
that everyone treasures.

So lets pause for a moment
and give thanks to jello;
for who doesn't smile,
at the options of jello.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Callus Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 8:22 AM
An entertaining poem which reminds me of my mum's trifles that consisted of several coloured layers, one of which was jelly! ~ Regards // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
March 23, 2017 at 9:21 AM
This made me smile and jiggle!
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 9:06 PM
oh this is so cute, Lynn Marie. How did I ever miss this one. I love foodie poems!
Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2017 at 12:59 PM
- A delightful poem to read, Lynn ... brings happy memories of childhood - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Devnath  Avatar
August 31, 2016 at 11:40 AM
i love jello because it wriggles and jiggles in mouth and it's an item of moth watering for me. Beautiful poem my friend. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl
Marie Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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Dietrich Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 2:58 PM
It's not one that I eat, but my mom sure made it a lot when we were kids. Not too fattening and it's cheap!!! NIce tribute to it.
Marie Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 9:02 PM
..lots of memories for sure...I don't care for it at all..a texture thing..I prefer 'crunch'..lol thank you for your kind words and always smiling happy visits :-) lynn
Raven Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 1:22 PM
Hi Lynn, i can remember looking forward to my Jelly. Eat everything to make sure i get my jelly. Strawberry or Orange was my favourite. Love the poem, brings back many old memories of dinner. In fact, i feel hungry and we have a jelly in the fridge. Well, the jelly with some pinapple rings would go down a treat. I should have more will power but no. Time to add a little more to my spare tyre Lynn. A definite seven and a fave for bringing back the memories. Hugs....Mike. XX
Marie Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 3:31 PM
...thank you so much mike for sharing your time and sweet thoughts...you made me smile...hope you found pineapple rings...happy Saturday to you :-)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Ha ha, yes Jello is great as is this jiggling bit of fun.
Marie Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 8:07 AM
thank you for the fun comment and lovely visit...I am happy to have you smile :-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 7:17 AM
I could relate to this poem as it brought back memories of growing up. This was our dessert with peaches or mixed fruit added in. Thank you for the sweet memories! ; )
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:18 AM
..lol...I remember canned fruit cocktail..with the overly pink half cherry pieces..lol..oh the memories you are right..Thank you :-)
Inman Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 9:30 AM
Cute Lynn. Enter more contests.
Marie Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 5:20 AM
...or not..lol :-) :-)
Allison Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM
Made me smile Lynn - not my favouirte pudding - we call it jelly here in the UK:-) hugs Jan xx
Marie Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 3:03 PM
Me neither, haha! I was cajoled into a "funny" contest a very long time ago so this is my one and only try! Thank you very much for reading. blessings, lynn
Babcock Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Not one of my favorites but many love it. I don't like the texture in my mouth same goes for puddings. But a nice poem for the jello lovers. God Bless Phyl
Guzzi Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 1:10 PM
very sweet! LOL last stanza maybe use mellow 2nd line? Light & love
Shango Avatar
March 13, 2009 at 12:28 PM
You have th emost beautiful eyes of love, the way you look at things makes me laugh. Thanksfor a very happy poem.
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