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Long Thin Wrigglers

Jelly, as it cools, congeals.
It’s the king of meals!
Fishy dish that yet conceals
its secret. It feels
like (why it appeals) -
worm-like deals.
Eels!

Copyright © Michael Coy | Year Posted 2025

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October 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Not for me, but a great poem for the contest, congratulations

October 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Nor for me - 'revulsion' is the word that comes to mind. Thank you, Terry, for the congrats. Michael

October 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM

Michael, congratulations on your winning placement. Eels are something I would never eat. Well done.

October 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Me neither, Tania! Thank you so much! Michael

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Oooooh. You eat eels? Anyway. Congratulations on the win. You made them sound most unappealing at the end. Haha

October 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Hi Andrea! I absolutely don't eat eels - if they came across as revolting, then the poem works! Thank you for the comment. Michael

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM

- Sounds good, Michael :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

October 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM

Anne-Lise, thank you very much for your kind words. Michael

Dr. Vandana Sharma

October 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM

best wishes for the contest, I hope it wriggles it way to the top!!!

October 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM

Thank you both for your good wishes, and for making me smile! Michael

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