The Lids Are Off, Marmite Is Still King

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It's often been dubbed as the poor man's Marmite
That substitute breakfast spread called Vegemite
Vegemite vixens are now preparing to fight
But they're onto a loser, Tom's ready to bite.

His legions are heading for the land of the roo
It will be the mother of all battles, I'm not kidding you
Already hundreds of refugees are heading for the coast
The Marmite empire will be victorious, that's no idle boast.

Vegemite spread is used widely to keep flies off of food
But Marmite on toast for breakfast puts you in a good mood
I'll give the Vegemite vixens one chance to surrender
Or I'll teach them a lesson, one they'll always remember. 

Any Vegemite Vixens caught will be punished mercilessly
Force fed delicious black Marmite for all their eternity
So lay down your jars now and you'll be so glad you did
Or face the wrath of the empire with the bright yellow lid.


written 21st February 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 2/23/2022 11:34:00 AM
Fine write, Tom. But your photo leaves me agog. I don’t how long ago I last had Marmite, but I would have sworn it had a red top. Would have laid money on it. I enjoy an own label brand with a blue lid, which I guess makes me a conscientious objector or at least a neutral. However, if we can’t beat em at cricket… Marmite! Marmite! Marmite!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2022 1:26:00 PM
Thank you very much Terry, I must be honest, I like anything savoury, I even tried Vegemite but given a choice it would be marmite. Well I've been using it for fifty years now. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 6:36:00 PM
Oh Man, you are truly in for the fight here, got me all concerned now, A Yorkshire born New Zealander living in the land of Oz, truth is, i love both, the score remains 1-1..The bonus, excellent poetry.
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Date: 2/23/2022 1:22:00 PM
Thank you Harry, I prefer marmite but Vegemite isn't too bad ( don't tell Deb lol) Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 6:27:00 PM
The 'wrath of the empire' certainly is something to fear! lol. ~ And the 'War' goes on...
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Date: 2/23/2022 1:20:00 PM
Thank you Gershon we did have a treaty but it's gone out the window for now. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 4:41:00 PM
Oh, my, my friend,, I guess I've not kept up with Marmite & Vegemite. And this between Ukraine & Russia I've not kept up eighter.. I don't get the news. I hope you are doing well.
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Date: 2/23/2022 1:19:00 PM
Thank you very much Eve, the Russians are pussycats compared to us. All good Eve, hope you are too. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 4:35:00 PM
ha. It's so funny reading poems about two things I have never been able to taste. I even went to store that sold ethnic food and when I asked if they had British marmite, they gave me a glazed over look . they had never heard of it either. I like this poem.
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Date: 2/23/2022 1:18:00 PM
Thank you very much Andrea, the lids are off lol. Hope you come across it, you won't be disappointed. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 10:22:00 AM
Marmite dropped the feather when Brits used it to tar and feather . . . . Aloha!
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Date: 2/22/2022 7:50:00 PM
Love that Rico!!
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Date: 2/22/2022 10:57:00 AM
Lol Rico, who had the job of licking it off.
Date: 2/22/2022 9:24:00 AM
Hi Tom, I echo what Joe said. It's good there's finally a truce. Good content, rhymes, and humor. Well done. I enjoyed the read. Have a nice day-Alexis
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Date: 2/22/2022 9:48:00 AM
Thank you very much Alexis, just a bit of banter with Deb. Glad you enjoyed the humour. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 5:41:00 AM
I thought there has been a truce. but after this.... prepare for battle. It will be worse that the one in Ukraine. :)
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Date: 2/22/2022 7:51:00 PM
The battle continues Victor now Marmite Man is out of his Jar hehe!
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Date: 2/22/2022 6:08:00 AM
Lol, you're right Victor, Deb broke it. I'll make Putin look like a mouse. Tom
Date: 2/22/2022 1:33:00 AM
So Tom is ready to fight tooth and nail. Who dare oppose him? :)
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/22/2022 3:16:00 AM
Lol thanks Valsa, there's no going back now. Tom
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Date: 2/22/2022 2:08:00 AM
Me!!!!
Date: 2/21/2022 6:24:00 PM
what fun, tom! i enjoyed every word (especially "vegemite vixens!")...
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2022 11:54:00 PM
Thank you very much Ilene, I can't take credit for the Vegemite vixens, that's Deb who's trying to intimidate me lol. Tom
Date: 2/21/2022 4:05:00 PM
Hello Tom, Aw! Tom, that is not nice.Enjoy your evening my friend,
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/22/2022 7:19:00 AM
Hello Tom, yes you are friends to each other, Yes i am well thank you. I hope you are to. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2022 11:53:00 PM
Thank you Darlene, a bit of banter between Deb and I, we're friends really. Hope your well. Tom
Date: 2/21/2022 4:04:00 PM
Sounds like a tasty treat, Tom; I have never tried any...I will make it a point to get some, and give it a go. Enticing write!
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Date: 2/23/2022 3:21:00 AM
Vegemite thinly spread is the way to go Joe….Ha….just saying!!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2022 11:52:00 PM
Thank you very much Joe, Deb has broken the treaty. Its not over by a long shot lol. Tom
Date: 2/21/2022 3:34:00 PM
You have such a vivid imagination..never fail to make me smile
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Date: 2/21/2022 11:50:00 PM
Thanks SO, the ongoing war between Marmite and Vegemite continues lol. Hope alls well. Tom
Date: 2/21/2022 2:42:00 PM
A very serious matter Tom, and a warning to the world, sorry I’m getting mixed up with the Ukraine, nevertheless this is a damn good poem, rhyming and military metaphors are excellent, arbitration’s out the window, No surrender, cheers David
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Date: 2/21/2022 2:48:00 PM
Thanks very much David, she'll wish it was Putin she was facing and not me. The treaty is dead in the water lol. Tom
Date: 2/21/2022 1:15:00 PM
I knew this was coming soon, Marmite man. Fun to read the back and forth between you and Deb, Tom. Skillful response. Get ready for the next salvo!
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Date: 2/21/2022 1:18:00 PM
Lol Vijay, we stand ready and armed, She's broken the treaty so we've introduced severe sanctions, her millions are now frozen. Tom
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