Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Just a Matter of Taste

I savor a hearty repast of meat and smashed pertaters,
And a salad liberally laced with fresh termaters,
But spare me anything slathered with anchovy paste!
('Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste!)

'Tis a gastronomic delight dining on Chinese cuisine,
But my appetite is dulled by things best left unseen,
Such as bird's nest soup and octopus when it is faced!
('Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste!)

How delectable are hams, bacon and sausages to eat,
But my stomach roils upon seeing a pigs pickled feet,
Or souse containing stuff that should be consigned to waste!
('Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste!)

Moroccan folks are wizards at brewing their tea,
But cous-cous with glazed sheep's eyes staring at me,
Is more than I care for when before me it is placed!
('Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste!)

I'm a glutton for cookies, puddings, pies and cakes,
But I'm repelled by the flesh of 'gators and rattlesnakes!
As can be seen, ordinary vittles I have embraced!
('Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste!)

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Ralph Taylor January 23, 2011 at 8:25 AM Very humorous, my friend. Got a good chuckle. Thanks. Ralph

William Willis January 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM Again Robert,you have delighted me with your wit and you are somewhat of a wordsmith too.Great poem.I only tasted cous-cous for the first time the other day.I hadn't even heard of it and now i am reading poetry about it.I have just read it to my partner who has just returned from a night out.She says "that was very good"So double thumbs up from Bonnie Scotland.

Sharon Ruebel January 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM Hello Robert, LOL this is wonderful! Your so witty. Love it! As Always, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown January 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Bob. Wishing you a wonderful day. Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta January 20, 2011 at 3:27 AM hahahah.. Tis just a matter of my discriminating taste, very enjoyable piece with fine rhyming, Bob

Robert Pettit January 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM Your first verse reminds me of the song of yesteryear "Give Me the Simple Life". Was that June Christy who made that song popular? You have great descriptiveness and rhyming in this presentation. This is delightful to read.