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Epulaeryu

 

"Epulaeryu," translates to a form of feast, or a style of feast. Created by Joseph Spence, Sr. The poem is about delicious food and drinks. It consists of seven lines with a syllable count of 7-5-7-5-5-3-1 (a total of 33 syllables). the 7th line of one syllable ends with an exclamation mark. Each line has one thought relating to the main course with the ending line expressing the excitement or feelings about the meal.

Succulent Prime-Rib

A succulent prime-rib roast

thickly sliced, blood rare,

a baked potato topped with

sour-cream, chopped chives

and melted butter,
 
a gourmet

feast!


(Epulaeryu)
05,02,2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 9:10 AM
De~licious! You have described one of my favourite feasts, alas, I' now off both cow and tater (extra happy to read about it) xomo
Pinet Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Thanks Maureen, it is my favorite meal and I had it the night I wrote this my friend, yum, Emile.
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