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Here in the UK we have a spread called MARMITE, it's delicious spread on toasted bread for breakfast. When I travel abroad I always bring a jar with me.

I like to start my day off right With buttered toast and marmite A vegetable extract that you spread Across the surface of your bread. So what’s it made off, what does it contain Well thiamin, niacin and riboflavin With B twelve vitamins and folic acid Details you’ll find on the lid. With barley, wheat, oats and rye Love it or hate you’ve got to try So there you have it I have you told Its pure treasure, delicious black gold. So next time that you go out to shop Look for the black jar with a yellow top You won’t be disappointed I’ll guarantee I don’t own any shares no need to thank me. Written 8th May 2018.

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I Am Anaya

Date: 6/13/2023 3:05:00 PM

Wow Tom, you make Marmite sound so delicious, and I trust that it is. Someday I will try it. I see how you started the (love it/hate it) great debate going. I'm glad I found this precious poem! I will always be reminded of you whenever I hear the word Marmite, for sure. xo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2023 10:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Anaya, it's a beautiful yeast extract spread that you put on toast, there are many uses too like putting on potatos too before roasting them. Over here you either live it or hate it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 5/15/2018 5:11:00 PM

I truly enjoyed your poem, Tom, but there are two products which I have no desire to try out.....Marmite and Bovril...the jars put me off, but I am sure the producers won't change them just to convert me over:) Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/16/2018 1:06:00 AM

Thanks Paul, I must admit I prefer marmite over bovril.You should try it, a lovely savoury taste. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/10/2018 6:02:00 PM

But is it organic? There is the catch! I try to avoid grains; however just for spreading once in a while on toast, I bet it's ok. I just can't imagine what it tastes like. Earth Balance is one of the best spreads for nutrition (I really like your poem)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2018 9:53:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I checked but couldn't find it on any organic food list so maybe not. It has a strong savoury taste to it.Always put a skim of it on toast I find it's just enough. Tom

Jean Murray

Date: 5/10/2018 4:51:00 PM

Well described but I'll pass, thank you Tom.

Jean Murray
Date: 5/14/2018 3:38:00 AM

I added an extra t when I first read your reply Tom. How mad is that?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2018 9:50:00 PM

Haha take it your a ' hater ' Jean lol. Must do a chef sauce one, love that too. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/10/2018 3:50:00 PM

Awesome! I’m..a...learn’n from you, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2018 4:36:00 PM

Thanks Kim, lol. Yes its lovely spread on toast. Tom.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/10/2018 6:16:00 AM

Oh I missed this little beauty Tom. Our Aussie Vegemite does not taste too different, I guess a rip off should we say?Cant stand either of them ...Sorry, guess its an acquired taste. You poem though, I do love......Maria hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2018 8:19:00 AM

Thank you Maria, don't worry, our nation is divided on that score, love it or hate it. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/8/2018 1:34:00 PM

Having spent two years in total in UK I am familiar with MARMITE which is almost as... delicious as your poem dear, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 3:04:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios, I'm glad you had the chance to taste it Tom.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/8/2018 1:17:00 PM

Never heard of it, but love the poem and think the Marmite 'people' would love it enough to pay for your poem. You did a delicious job! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 3:03:00 PM

Thank you CayCay, I will give that some thought. Tom.

Lisa Brown

Date: 5/8/2018 11:13:00 AM

Great poem! I too am a Marmite lover and love buying the squeezey jar! I take after my Dad as he loves it and my Mom hates it! My 5 year old son shares the love for it!! :-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 11:23:00 AM

Thank you Lisa, there's no better start to the day. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 5/8/2018 11:02:00 AM

Tom sorry but I would definitely not thank you if you served me this absolutely ghastly concoction it’s disgusting hate it, but love your poems. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 11:22:00 AM

Haha, I knew a 'hater' would surface Roy. I was brought up on it, adore the stuff. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/8/2018 11:01:00 AM

Oh, my, I wonder do they let you carry it now on the airlines since the laws have gotten strict ... it does sound good, Tom.. enjoyed reading ..hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 12:15:00 PM

Thanks Eve,I took some last year to Miami no problem, but I read you can buy it in Publix and HEB, over here people love it or hate it ( see Roys comment lol ). Tom.

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/8/2018 10:01:00 AM

This product goes back to the 1920's...the added B12 is a benefit...you can paste it on against mosquitos too...Nice one TC...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 10:47:00 AM

Thanks Arturo , funny you say that, when we go abroad its always my wife that seems to attract them, they never seem to bother me. Tom.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 5/8/2018 8:46:00 AM

Sounds nutritious and delicious Tom; this poem would make a great commercial for it! Nicely done with all the ingredients!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 10:46:00 AM

Thank you Cheryl, yes it is a tasty spread. Tom.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/8/2018 7:41:00 AM

OH, I have never heard of that. Thanks for sharing Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 8:25:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, if you love savoury spreads' you'll love this. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/8/2018 7:03:00 AM

marmite. Hm.....I have to ask, "Is it sweet?" or "Is it sour?" best of all for me, "Sweet and sour." I frankly have never heard of it until now. Thank you for a fast-fun-poem.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 7:09:00 AM

Thanks Caren, no it has a very savoury taste to it, you can get it in the US from European import shops. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/8/2018 6:36:00 AM

lol Tom I love Marmite as does my son but it's not to hubbies taste at all. My poetry could be described as Marmite... you either love it or hate it lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2018 6:39:00 AM

Thanks Jan, fellow marmiteers lol. My wife doesn't like it either. Marmite and your poetry both gold. Tom.