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That Marmite Stuff

That marmite stuff I’ve never had: I’ve never had it in a jar. Never had it in a car. How could I? UK is so far! Not on land and not afloat, nor paired with cheese like from a goat. I haven’t had it in a kitchen using my old chef’s position. I haven’t had that stuff Marmite. I haven’t had it day or night. Not in a chair nor on my couch; nor with my spouse who’s such a grouch. Not with my cats nor with my dog. I’ve had it not… and I’m a hog!! I haven’t had it anywhere. Now tell me, is that very fair? I haven’t had it in a diner. Would it make my meals taste finer? Not in a restaurant or cafe, nor at a place that serves buffet. I haven’t had it off the shelf or seen it eaten by an elf. I haven’t had it in my yard nor with my friends, each one a bard. I haven’t had that marmite stuff, not fully clothed nor in the buff! Not on a cracker, nor a biscuit. Should I? Could I? Dare I risk it? It’s not in stores here, not one bit. Would I “love it or hate it”? I haven’t had it warm or cold. To eat it I was never told! I haven’t had it as “Our Mate.” (I hear it’s high in glutamate). I hear that it’s not gluten-free, but great for B deficiency! I haven’t had Marmite XO or all the ways we Yanks don’t know. That stuff Marmite I’ve never had. I ask you . . .is that good or bad?? Aug. 31, 2021 for Natasha L. Scragg's The Marmite Poem Poetry Contest (sorry if I got anything wrong about this product. I was going to list things i learned from Wikipedia but decided instead to parody Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham)

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Date: 9/21/2021 9:29:00 PM
Now I have to look up marmite because this poem is "out of sight" Andrea.
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Date: 9/4/2021 7:57:00 AM
LOL, fun write, my friend (I quite like it on toast with plenty of butter)
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Date: 9/3/2021 7:54:00 AM
A sincere applause to your delightful uplifting poem. A joy to read, masterfully done and thank yo for smiles.
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Date: 9/2/2021 4:35:00 PM
This one is going to be hard to beat. Looks like it was a lot of fun to write, too. I like it. ...Fran
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2021 11:11:00 PM
thanks, but by the winner's list, it was easy to beat!
Date: 9/2/2021 8:09:00 AM
Have soupmailed Andrea re Canada 'issue' you mentioned below
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2021 11:30:00 AM
I just noticed in my reply to you down there, I had spelled dividing wrong. Good grief!
Date: 9/2/2021 6:06:00 AM
It is such a pleasure to be reading your poems once again. I read the contest description, asked Billy and Tim what a marmite with its stuff might be and they didn't even pretend to have a clue, so I moved on. Girl, you rocked your Doctor Seuss (sp?) with this write. I was entertained and impressed with your creative take on this one. I want to call you today so I may ring you later. Miss you ... CayCay
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/2/2021 12:44:00 PM
hope you do, but it has to be soon. My son is coming over. Tomorrow would be even better!
Date: 9/2/2021 5:02:00 AM
I enjoyed this humorous write Andrea... Nicely done
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Date: 9/2/2021 3:36:00 AM
Haha... I too don't know about it Ria... Enjoyed reading your poem... Hugs... ~ Ani
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Date: 9/1/2021 5:25:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... we call a similar product down here vegemite and every Australian knows what it is and most enjoy it on a sandwich or dry biscuit, although if you haven't grown up with it; it's horrible. I truly did enjoy your poem Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 9/1/2021 12:47:00 PM
Great poem Andrea, and you know the truth is I walk by it weekly on supermarket shelves, without ever having tried it, but then again there's thousands of products I haven't tried either, they just use the (love it or hate it) as an advertisement ploy, great angle you come at this from, and a very enjoyable read, the best for contest cheers David
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Date: 9/1/2021 11:34:00 AM
This is amazing! Brilliant. I love it. You did such a wonderful job!!! I bought some after the contest and tried it. I like it... it's very salty tasting! I love salt though. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2021 3:11:00 PM
are you in US?? I want to try it since I love salt.
Date: 9/1/2021 1:17:00 AM
I have never tasted it. Doubt if we have it in Malta. Hugs.
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Date: 9/1/2021 12:56:00 AM
Marmite..more dividing Andrea ..than whether to vax or not..also similar to peanut butter & the like.Taste is all Andrea.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 9/1/2021 3:13:00 PM
haha. more diving than to vax or not??? Canada is mandating vaccine Sept. 13. They will force people to do it or lose rights to go anywhere in public. I am appalled and I feel all people should be very concerned about this leaning toward communism and interference with the Nuremburg code
Date: 8/31/2021 3:34:00 PM
So…much…fun!
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Date: 8/31/2021 3:14:00 PM
I adore it hubby detests it, its like a savory spread you can have on toast or just use it in cooking. love your poem its delightful:-) hugs jan xx
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/31/2021 7:59:00 PM
Probably I would like it!
Date: 8/31/2021 3:08:00 PM
Hmmmm I've never had it either. What the heck is it? Would I eat it as a treat or put it on a hot dog? Great poem Andrea and so very Seuss. Loved it. God Bless, JB
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2021 8:54:00 PM
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/ode_to_marmite_1371393
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/31/2021 8:52:00 PM
Judy, check out my poem Ode to marmite, it will tell you all about it. Tom
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/31/2021 8:19:00 PM
I think it must be like salty butter or something, but it is yeast product from what i learned. That part does not sound so good.
Date: 8/31/2021 2:42:00 PM
Andrea, if you like a savoury taste you'll love it, ive been using it for fifty years lol. Never get tired of it. Tom PS soup mail.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/31/2021 7:59:00 PM
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