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My Blue Cheese Is

I remember the day I ate a whelk, A day I'll not forget. Like chewing on a leather belt, I broke into a sweat. Sticky bits and slimy stuff Were clinging to my teeth. Nearby was an empty sink, Much to my relief. Over I went, spat it out And could scarce believe my eyes, That gelatinous mess made me puke, It's whelks that I despise. Entry for My Blue Cheese is contest Sponsored By Kevin Shaw 6/1/18. Placed 3rd.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/29/2018 1:58:00 PM

This is divine, Gary. Great rhythm.

Gary Smith
Date: 1/29/2018 3:19:00 PM

Thank you Line :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 1/29/2018 11:22:00 AM

I missed this one, I love it! Congratulations on your win :) xomo!

Gary Smith
Date: 1/29/2018 3:18:00 PM

Thank you Maureen :)

Francis J Grasso

Date: 1/29/2018 10:01:00 AM

Congratulations on the win, Gary! ...Fran

Gary Smith
Date: 1/29/2018 10:10:00 AM

Thank you Francis :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/29/2018 5:20:00 AM

ugh the pic turns my tum lol dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith
Date: 1/29/2018 5:37:00 AM

Thank you Jan :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/28/2018 9:13:00 PM

Must be snails or something. I would rather die than eat junk like this. OMG. Congrats on your win.

Gary Smith
Date: 1/29/2018 1:58:00 AM

Thank you Andrea :)

Eve Roper

Date: 1/28/2018 6:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Gary :) Hugs Eve ~`*

Gary Smith
Date: 1/28/2018 7:09:00 PM

Thank you Eve :)

Jan Terry

Date: 1/28/2018 4:17:00 PM

Have no idea what a whelk is but the pic looks like mussels. Whatever, they do look disgusting. You're poem has piqued my curiosity. I will look up whelks so I can avoid them. They do look rather chewy. Congrats on your win, Gary.

Gary Smith
Date: 1/28/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you Janice, I love seafood of all kinds but I couldn't get these down :)

Roy Pett

Date: 1/28/2018 4:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Gary, molluscs are definitely a no no for me too, great poem. :))

Gary Smith
Date: 1/28/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you Roy :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/6/2018 11:53:00 PM

Yeuk, just one look at the picture and I feel ill - i wouldn't eat them either!:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith
Date: 1/7/2018 6:15:00 AM

Thank you Jan :)

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/6/2018 12:44:00 PM

Oh man! Beats mine poem all to heck! Funny how we all have different tastes in food. I love escargot in garlic butter with a dash of Parmesan cheese. Good luck in the contest. This is an awesome entry.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 1/6/2018 1:50:00 PM

Yes...very similar to chicken with a bit of fish tank taste. I guess goldfish water pleases my palate. Who knew? Lol.

Gary Smith
Date: 1/6/2018 1:42:00 PM

I ate frogs legs in Paris Rhoda, just like chicken :)

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 1/6/2018 12:51:00 PM

Hahaha...too funny! I haven't yet found seafood I don't enjoy...are frog legs considered seafood because they are one of my favorites as well.

Gary Smith
Date: 1/6/2018 12:47:00 PM

Thank you Rhoda, I really enjoy seafood but this thing just grossed me out :)