Ladies and gentlemen, and all the rest
We do entertain you to the fullest
As pickle members of well-being zest
Showing functional roles for healthy quest
Making us thank God*, we’re uniquely blest!
Ready are we to show our savory best
Sizzling loudly, exuding flavor’s jest
Behold our spices strong in challenging taste test
Mustard seed, chili powder belt song-fest
While turmeric yodels from choir loft nest!
Onstage are fresh herbs lilting with delight
Ginger, onion, garlic, dill … sway to flight
Along salt and vinegar’s graceful might
Ecstatic midst olive oil’s waltzing sprite
Satiating awesomely everyone’s appetite!
Molasses, alum rise to freedom height
Swirling around cucumbers’ soaring sight
As crispy carrots with shrimps glide aright
Bottled on display for dieters’ plight---
In our party, you’re welcome --- since we palatably invite!
*In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
September 7, 2022
6th place, "It's A Pickle Party" Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose; judged on 9/10/2022.
Categories:
palatably, appreciation, blessing, christian, food,
Form: Light Verse
As staple food* for my soul, irresistible
Bread of life --- indeed perfectly infallible
Chewable, appetizing midst wondrous sweetness
Delectable with much honey-glazed graciousness…
Ever tasty to my heart for grand existence
Flavorful milk does fortify bones’ persistence
Grabbing my taste buds to defy bitterness-sting
Having me savor pure truth toward health hoisting…
Imparting strength to my faith smiting doubt and fear
Juicy meats of minerals and vitamins’ gear
Keep me best against sin-afflicting viruses
Loading well-being along goodness that blesses…
Menu God divinely sets as spiritual meal
Nourishes me --- that’s the Bible of heaven seal
Offering nutritious diet I also share
Palatably festive with blissful love and care.
Ode in ABC with couplet form
*Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
August 10, 2022
Edited on February 23, 2023
3rd place, "Write an Ode to an Inanimate Object" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Jeff Kyser; judged on 3/8/2023.
Categories:
palatably, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Ode