Blech!

A little verse about my least favorite food.

Potato, macaroni

Egg, tuna or slaw

These salads never

Pass through my maw

Nothing against

Fish, cabbage or spuds

It's the white slime that makes

These side dishes duds

Onto a sandwich

It's commonly spread

What a terrible insult

To the innocent bread

Not one thing about

The goo earns my praise

I'd rather go lunchless

Than eat mayonnaise

Author's Note

Written as an example that a poem can be about anything for which we feel passion - even about something we despise. This assignment is a student favorite each year!

Reviews

[Constance Payne]

Love it.
Passion can be good or bad; but it is still passion. I learned that from my communications professor in undergrad. She had us listen to the NPR "This I Believe" and then write out own. It was one of the best writing experiences of my life because it made me look deeply into who I really am and what it is that I am seeking.
This poem does some of that as well. Wonderful (although I do like mayonnaise)

[Angi]

Oh woman. I just want you to know, I could eat Hellman's with a spoon. Not one of those little teaspoons, either. I could use one of those big daddy spoons! Ha! This was a fun piece that had me laughing. There are so many things to unlove in this world, huh? I am so happy I could place you in my contest. Thank you for submitting! Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you again, dear Angi! :)

[Hand Held Writer]

I agree, poetry is about emotion whether it's about something we like or hate. It's a nice change to see used on the latter. Great work.

[Holly Mason]

well I think it's cute
written with a zesty chef touch
nice words!!!
thank you for sharing

[Rita L. Sev]

Holly, cleverly worded review! Thanks!

[Robert James Parfett]

How very true. I have never understood why anybody would want to smear mayonnaise on anything! Here in Spain it's a big favourite. Those of you who are partial to a bit of mayonnaise keep it to yourselves! Thanks for this funny little piece.

[Rita L. Sev]

Robert, I'm glad I am not the only one! Thanks for your review.