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Paw Paw's Shrimp Shed

Peel 'em and eat 'em,
All you want.
To yo table straight from da Gulf.

Cooked wit corn and taters
an' sausage dat's smoked.
Buy 'em today while we're stoked.

Paw Paw caught 'em in his lil shrimpboat.
Maw Maw cooked 'em in dat big 'o black pot
outside on da fire dat was so hot.

Tante Rose made some sauce
wit mynaise 'n ketsup.
Den she added da hot sauce to spice it all up.

So y'all come and get you some.
Dey big and dey fat.
Paw Paw's Shrimp Shed is where it's at!


By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright: May 15, 2017
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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 4/3/2018 7:08:00 AM Came back to read this cool Cajun poem, Carole. It was even better the second time around. It made me smile big time. Very cool read. Love and smiles. Login to Reply

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 8/31/2017 1:48:00 PM I love this poem, Carol! Speak that Cajun sass, woman. Made me smile and had my mouth watering for some that shrimp boiled food. Cool, cleverly written poem. Love and hugs, dear. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 9/1/2017 11:17:00 PM Thank you so much, Freddie. We're having a shrimpboil on Labor Day. Come on down! Carole Duet

Edward Mccall Date: 7/6/2017 9:35:00 AM What an enjoyable read Carol thank you for sharing. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 7/7/2017 11:06:00 PM Thanks, Ed! And, thanks for visiting. :) Carole Duet

Maria Williams Date: 6/18/2017 9:05:00 AM Wonderful uplifting words to a uplifting tune. It drew me right in. Think I'll go and visit Paw Paw's Shrimp Shed now, the food sounds yummy there. Lol ..Maria Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 6/19/2017 8:06:00 PM So glad you liked it Maria. If you love seafood you would love it here. Thanks for reading. Carole Duet

James Inman Date: 5/24/2017 4:55:00 PM Love the colloquialism of your write. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/24/2017 6:19:00 PM Thank you, James. Carole Duet

Darren White Date: 5/24/2017 2:03:00 PM Love it indeed Carole! I had expected a 'local' French, but it's French French, and I love it (thanks Anne-Marie). What a great and fun poem my friend :D Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/24/2017 2:39:00 PM Thanks, Darren. Yes, the people down here in the South speak Cajun French which is a little different from the "French French". So glad you liked the poem and music.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/24/2017 1:05:00 AM A very catchy and happy tune!! It's a nice addition to your fun posted poem. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/24/2017 2:37:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. So glad you liked it! :-)

Chris Green Date: 5/23/2017 6:56:00 AM This was fun Carole and the music worked well with the poem. I have never been a big shrimp fan but fix up a plate of red beans and rice with some sausage and cornbread and I am a happy camper. :) Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/23/2017 1:48:00 PM Oh yeah! For sure, Chris. I love that too. In fact, that's what I'll be cooking next Sunday but I'm making a dessert with sweet cornbread topped with blueberry sauce and ice cream. Yummm... oh, and thanks for reading the poem. Anne Marie Coreggia suggested the music and it was a perfect fit.

Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 5/22/2017 6:03:00 PM What an appetizing and inviting scene you bring to life in this poem! Makes me feel like going down to the Bayou. By the way, I love the song titled:"tous les Acadiens":) Amitiés Login to Reply Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 5/23/2017 11:50:00 AM And thanks for this extra treat, Carole. Carole Duet Date: 5/22/2017 10:16:00 PM I just added the video, "Tous les Acadiens", to the poem. Thanks, Anne-Marie.

Jan Allison Date: 5/21/2017 11:02:00 AM I would love to hear this recited in a southern drawl Carole I think it would whet my appetite even more:-) a delightful poem:-) hugs Jan xx7 Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/23/2017 1:50:00 PM Hi Jan! I added a music video to the poem. Come see! Carole Duet Date: 5/21/2017 11:15:00 AM Hmmm...I thought of doing that, Jan. Maybe I will if it's possible with this old pc. Thanks for your "delicious" comment. Carole

James Marshall Goff Date: 5/20/2017 4:40:00 PM Love your regional poem, Carole! Delightful! jmg Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/23/2017 1:51:00 PM Hi James! I added a video to the poem. Come take a look! Carole Duet Carole Duet Date: 5/21/2017 11:15:00 AM Thanks, James. I'm glad you liked it. Carole Duet

Eric Boddie Date: 5/20/2017 1:02:00 PM i'm getting hungry from this scene....but i prefer fried chicken and collard greens....but turnip greens and pig feet....has to be my favorite treet....vinegar, black pepper, salt and hot sauce....where's the corn bread, i'm about to get lost....wonderfully delicious carole....;) Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/23/2017 1:56:00 PM Hi Eric! I added a music video to the poem if you would like to take a look. Carole Duet Carole Duet Date: 5/21/2017 11:26:00 AM Well, Eric, you're in luck. I'm cooking turnip greens, cornbread and pork chops with macaroni and cheese today and sweet potato pie for desert. Come on down! lol Thanks for your comment.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/19/2017 9:44:00 AM Hey do you live down on the Bayou!! This is so cool, CARole. I loved it. Login to Reply Carole Duet Date: 5/23/2017 1:58:00 PM Hi Andrea! I added a music video to the poem if you would like to see it. It's in French (which I don't speak) but I love it and it really fits the poem. Carole Duet Date: 5/20/2017 12:53:00 PM Hey Andrea! Yes, I live on Lafourche Bayou, way down south. Have you ever been here? And, where are you? Glad you liked the poem. Thanks a lot.