Virtues of Cheese

A day without Cheese is not a day worth living in Despite my high cholesterol, I will pop another statin in The texture, the flavour, the smell, the pure cheesiness but to overindulge could lead you into queasiness My perfect day, I’d have to say, if perfection I was seeking A fluffy Cheesy omelette, would stop my bones from creaking For lunch a nice Cheese salad, something healthier for me Then an afternoon tea; for I'm English you see Cheesy scones and sandwiches with cranberry and Brie But my ultimate feast of the day would be a soup made of Stilton and broccoli With luxurious Truffle and Mac and Cheese Such amalgamated flavours often bring me to my knees Then finally my special treat, always instigates the swoons A cheese packed Cheese Board just for me awaits to be consumed Then off to bed, but in my head, I hear the words my Grandma said Too much cheese brings nightmares on, so never eat cheese before bed Now loud and clear, as if still here, my Grandma’s words inside my head I stay awake, watch cheesy films, whilst scoffing cheesy snacks instead Written 11th November 2018 Competition - Cheese Sponsor: Barry Stebbings 6th placement . Contest Strand Choice W Sponsor Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION