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Peace of Cheese

Can you forget that piece of cheese that you inhaled? Oh, just a crumb it was. But breathing while chewing, then choking! Was it Cheddar, Cheshire? Or that Limburger, Parmesan? But, oh, that piece of cheese! Not a morsel you'll forget, or a temporary amnesia that will bring you peace. A double Gloucester, some feta or mozzarella? What about that Parmigiana-Reggiano? Better, far better, not to inhale a piece of cheese. It's peace you need. (8 Jan 2024)

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/15/2024 1:31:00 PM

A clever poem, fun to read and your lines flowed so smoothly throughout... By the way, I'm from Wisconsin, so I know a little about cheese and love it as much as you do :)

Andrew John
Date: 1/18/2024 7:09:00 AM

Ah, yes, I can tell a good choke now and then. Thanks, Kelly.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/10/2024 3:17:00 AM

Ah im never a fan of cheese but your poem here shows you know cheese very well and you’ve delivered it in a very lighthearted manner that readers would truly appreciate. Pleasure reading your work

Andrew John
Date: 1/10/2024 3:23:00 AM

Many thanks, IE. I may have a chew on Cheddar. At least it's simple and traditional.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/9/2024 4:36:00 PM

funny poem, Andrew. I don't like smelly cheese, just fyi.

Andrew John
Date: 1/10/2024 2:49:00 AM

Hmm, I threw out something this morning that had remained in the fridge for too long. I think it had started moving, crawling. I don't mind a strong cheese - but leave it too long? Oh, dear! Thanks for your comment, Sara.