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My Blue Cheese Is

Since I'm vegan and don't eat any meat
I say I hate jalapeno peppers because of their heat
making my tongue, throat and sinuses feel like their on fire
needing a fire extinguisher to put out the pyre,

I'd jump up and fan my face for relief
thinking this will help get rid of the heat
then run to the sink to douse the flame
with my eyes and face all red making me look insane,

Making me realize I can't handle eating these hot peppers
now much preferring the kind that are mild tempered
yes after this bad experience I now have it made
avoiding jalapeno peppers as if they were the plague.



1-7-17

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/17/2018 7:56:00 AM I love peppers but if they are being sautéed they just about kill me! Enjoyed your spicy write in its antithesis!! Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/17/2018 8:16:00 AM Lol, they slay me sauteed or not so try to avoid them at all costs…Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Kim; appreciate it!~Che :)

Jan Allison Date: 1/16/2018 6:00:00 PM made me smile Che as our friend used to make jalepeno pepper jelly and it was spicy and sweet at the same time and I loved it and i do enjoy spicy food as long as its spicy and not too hot .Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/16/2018 7:06:00 PM I'm the same way…like spicy foods but not too hot and spicy! Thanks so much for very kind comment and encouragement Jan; Appreciate it!~hugs Che xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/12/2018 7:15:00 PM When you see the pictures on my latest poem, you will be glad you are vegan (but I still do like my cheeseburgers!!) Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/13/2018 8:50:00 PM Will try to check that out Andrea; thanks for stop by!~Che :)

Harry Horsman Date: 1/11/2018 5:11:00 PM I so relate to your poem, Cheryl. love it. Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/11/2018 8:53:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit fellow jalapeno avoider!~Che :)

Probir Gupta Date: 1/11/2018 10:30:00 AM Enjoyable humour in the nicely written poem ... Best wishes, Cheryl ... Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/11/2018 8:52:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Probir; glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes~Che :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/10/2018 2:45:00 PM - Described so well (and fun) ... I can see you in my eyes, Cheryl :) - Will rank high on the winning list, good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/10/2018 7:39:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Anne-Lise; and thank you for the encouragement too! Appreciate it~hugs~Che :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/9/2018 3:04:00 PM How funny. I Love those things!! The ones with cream cheese around them. For me, that tempers the heat of the peppers and they do not seem so hot. Great job, Cheryl. Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/10/2018 7:36:00 PM You've piqued my interest in the cream cheese ones Andrea….maybe one day will try them with an extra large glass of ice water, lol! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit!~Che :)

John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2018 11:18:00 AM Cheryl, I have to agree with you, I avoid hot peppers as well. Best of luck. John Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/9/2018 7:52:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit John; Appreciate it fellow jalapeno avoider!~Che :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/8/2018 9:29:00 AM This is a fun one. Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/9/2018 7:49:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Richard; Appreciate it!~Che :)

Silent One Date: 1/7/2018 12:15:00 PM OOOhhhh I used to like spicy food, but can't really eat it anymore... Great poem Che... Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/7/2018 7:24:00 PM I like spicy but not That spicy! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Silent One! Appreciate it!~Che :)

Alexis Y. Date: 1/7/2018 12:12:00 PM Lol! Cheryl, Eating peppers is a aquired taste and I happen to like them. I found this write to be fun and very entertaining. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/7/2018 7:23:00 PM Wish I could've acquired a taste but the heat was too much! :0 Thanks so much for stop by and encouragement Alexis! Appreciate it!~Che :)

Susan Ashley Date: 1/7/2018 10:50:00 AM Lol! Cheryl, I can't take the heat either my friend.. A wonderfully expressed poem peppered with wit! Enjoyed and best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/7/2018 7:17:00 PM Lol, peppered with wit…that is funny! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit~Appreciate the encouragement!~Che :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 1/7/2018 9:50:00 AM Lol! I'm guessing an acquired taste- after acquiring the fire extinguisher! ;) xomo! Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 1/7/2018 7:16:00 PM Lol, exactly Mo! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit! Appreciate it!~Che :)