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Deb an Aussie girl swears by vegemite Now personally I don't think she's right She's got in her head It's the only spread But for me nothing on earth beats MARMITE Written 3rd January 2022 Dedicated to Deb.

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Silpika Kalita

Date: 4/10/2022 6:06:00 PM

A splendid frolicking limerick, creatively creative, the juxtaposition of vegimite and marmite is amazing....

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/11/2022 12:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Silpika, Im happy you enjoyed the humour, a bit of banter between Deb and myself. Hope you're keeping well. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/29/2022 9:33:00 AM

Ha Ha : Tom: I am in the Vegemite camp as I was raised on the song, “We’re happy little Vegemites.” But I have to admit as an ex-pat I had to settle for Marmite when I couldn’t get the Vegemite. They come close. Trick is to know not to spread it too thick. Best, SuZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Suz, I'd never tried Vegemite until recently and it was quite a pleasant taste, you're right though, spreading both thinly is the way to enjoy them. Tom

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 1/21/2022 2:05:00 PM

Haha :-D Excellent limerick Tom but for me Vegemite has the best kick ;-) Cheers Anne :-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/21/2022 2:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Anne, your right, we all have our own personal tastes. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/19/2022 4:58:00 PM

Tom, you have outdone yourself once again with another brilliant limerick. I am stunned. I haven't tried any of them either. I'm curious as to who will win. I hope everything is going well for you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2022 1:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Lasaad, antibiotics have done the trick and much better now. Deb and myself have agreed a truce so the jury is still out as to which spread is the best. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 1/16/2022 11:00:00 AM

You made me smile. We all have our own preferences and feel they are the best!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/16/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Rama, you're right though, I did try Vegemite but prefer marmite. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/11/2022 10:52:00 AM

Hmmm. I truly haven't had either. I cannot take sides lol :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/11/2022 3:17:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, I've now tried Vegemite but I think I'll stick with what I've been using for fifty years, Marmite. Tom

Pashang Salehi

Date: 1/9/2022 9:40:00 AM

I like your taste... lol

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/12/2022 10:20:00 AM

same here

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2022 9:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Pashang, anything savoury or spicy count me in lol Tom

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 1/8/2022 1:09:00 PM

Vegemite and Marmite, maybe for some are right. But I stick to Bovril, bovine bones from the kill.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2022 4:56:00 AM

Bovrils nice too, haven't had it in ages. Hope your new year is off to a good start Tony. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/8/2022 11:12:00 AM

Dear Tom, your limerick is wonderful.. a tasty tidbit of poetry! Love the way you extoll its savory flavor and declare it KING! Warmest wishes for a happy new year, my friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2022 12:08:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan, Deb and I were engaged in a bit of banter as to which is the best spread, of course marmite is king lol. I too wish you a very happy and healthy New year. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2022 2:21:00 PM

I remember the contest on this spread, which I researched so hard for and took so much time writing and I still lost!! One day I sure hope to taste this spread you guys over there love so much.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 4:25:00 PM

Thank you Andrea I just checked and it said some stores in the US do sell it, those with an international aisle. Over here though we have lovers and haters, it's a lovely savoury taste. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 1/7/2022 12:46:00 PM

marmite on toast is the best snack, a tasty treat of a poem Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:50:00 PM

Lol, thanks Jan, nothing can beat it. Hope you're well. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 1/7/2022 1:10:00 AM

Quite like a little marmite on buttered toast...Delice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 1:13:00 AM

Thank you Delice, I'm going to try Vegemite as I'm curious now. But for the moment Marmite is king. Tom

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 1/7/2022 1:02:00 AM

Quite a war. Pity I haven't tasted any of these ... Lol

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 1:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Paghunda, both savoury tasting and derived from brewers yeast. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 1/6/2022 2:15:00 PM

As well there is Imperial, Parkay, Becel, etc. and of course "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" and then there is the store brand. All vying for first place on our table. Too funny Tom. Love it. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/7/2022 12:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Judy just a bit of banter with Deb, we have a truce on not sure how long it will last. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/5/2022 5:32:00 PM

Being a Yank Ill have to trust you on this! I always enjoy your limericks. Well done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/6/2022 3:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Timothy, if you like a savoury taste you'll like it. Tom

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/5/2022 1:57:00 PM

Hi Tom, I have been following the war. I can't weigh in as I have never tasted anyone. But your war is quite entertaining. The poetry has been outstanding on both sides. Blessings ~ Debra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 3:03:00 PM

Thank you very much Debra, it was great banter with Deb. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/5/2022 12:10:00 PM

Hello Tom, i am speechless I have not tasted either. I wonder who will win. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/6/2022 10:38:00 AM

Hello Tom, it sounds like you and Deb are having fun. Yes so far so good Tom. I hope yours did to. Enjoy yur day my

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 12:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, bit of banter with Deb, all in good fun. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/5/2022 5:27:00 AM

Clever....a competition between the Brits and the Aussies'? Very cute! Blessings, Paulette

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Paulette, both derived from brewers yeast but they taste different. I have yet to try Vegemite. Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 1/5/2022 4:47:00 AM

What the heck are marmite and vegemite? One sounds like a rodent and the other a blending machine. lol I saw there's even been a war over them. I need to get up to speed. Good job, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/5/2022 10:14:00 AM

Lol, they're both derived from brewers yeast and both dark in colour, usually spread on toasted bread at breakfast. We have a truce on at the moment for how long I don't know. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/4/2022 10:37:00 AM

Great to read something not attributed to a muse, but I shall stick to Skippy's Peanut Butter chunky (I learnt from a Swedish au pair to eat it by the spoonful), thank you! Aloha!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 10:48:00 AM

Thank you Rico, not so keen on peanut butter but wouldn't turn my nose up. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/4/2022 10:16:00 AM

A Marmite fan you have confessed to be, Perhaps, more of us than two or three, Takes me back to my boarding school days, When the nuns gave us homemade bread and Marmite on Saturdays. Blessings Tom, well said, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 10:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, I was brought up on it and always take some when I go abroad. Glad it brought back happy memories for you. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 1/4/2022 10:10:00 AM

LOL..I love this battle of the bizarre, Tom. I'll have to put my bread into the toaster and wait for the outcome to select my topping... or- I'll just do what I usually do and Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 10:43:00 AM

Thank you very much Charlie, glad you enjoyed it, if you like savoury you'll like marmite. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/4/2022 9:46:00 AM

I looked up Marmite and I don't think it would be to my liking. I do not like the scent of beer or any alcoholic drink. Since this is made from leftover yeast from brewing beer, I don't think I could even taste it. To each his own. We never know what our tastebuds will like. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 10:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, I've been using it for 50 odd years, it's a lovely savoury taste. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/4/2022 8:15:00 AM

I have tasted one (vegemite) not the other but I prefer cinnamon on my toast. Lol. It is what you grow up with that takes you back to youth. New year blessings Tom. xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, I was raised on Marmite but I've yet to try Vegemite who knows I might be pleasantly surprised. Hope you're keeping well and I hope you have a happy and healthy New year. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/4/2022 7:21:00 AM

Good one, Tom. Years back, Men at Work mentioned a vegemite sandwich in the song "Down Under"--first time I'd ever heard of it! Janice

Terry Flood
Date: 1/4/2022 10:51:00 AM

And for some time, I thought they were singing ‘Gave me a BITUMITE sandwich’ which I thought must be Australian for Bitumen and was an indication of how tough they were. Duh!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/4/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Janice, there's a bit of rivalry going on at the moment with Deb ( Vegemite) and me ( marmite) lol. Tom