National French Fries Day

Yesterday, I learned too late,
Was something meant to celebrate -
A day when everyone should cry:
Hooray, hooray for the French fry!

To me, it isn't a surprise
At homage offered to French Fries.
They rank up with my favorite foods
And always will improve my moods.

Some won't eat them - too much oil!
My healthy intake they will spoil!
But to those folk, so lah-di-dah,
My answer is just one word  - bah!

I don't need a special date
Reminding me what joys await
When served a crispy plate of fries.
(Of course, that's why I exercise!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rigoler Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 7:22 PM
I eat them sparingly, most are not made the way I like them – thin and crispy. The French (at least in Paris) make good "frites." I believe they invented them, but some say that honor goes to the Italians? My favorite potato dishes are scalloped potatoes and old fashioned buttery mashed potatoes. Enjoyed reading your poems. / M
Andresen Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 2:38 PM
- Boring to eat only healthy food, Ilene :) - A great poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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