Alphabet Soup

An Abecedarian Poem

Apricots and acorn squash,

Bagels, bacon, beans,

Cashews, carrots, cranberries,

Dandelion greens

Every day’s a smorgasbord,

Food pyramid to climb

Granola, grapefruit, gravy,

Herbs like sage and thyme

I have to mention ice cream,

Jelly beans and currant jam,

Kettle corn and kiwi fruit,

Lasagna, lentils, lamb

Macaroni’s versatile,

Noodles of all kind

Oatmeal, omelets, oranges,

Pineapple (sans the rind)

Quiche and quinoa cereal,

Rhubarb, raisins, rice,

Sweet potatoes, sauerkraut

Tomatoes by the slice,

Ugli fruit, unleavened bread,

Veg soup, vanilla cake

Watermelon, waffles,

Xanthan gum (it’s used to bake)

Yenning for these foods does give

Zealous chefs the will to live

Author's Note

I know - I don't eat bacon or lamb... but you get the idea... ;)

Reviews

[richom]

I very much enjoy writing poems of this type, where a long list of some kind must be arranged as rhymed and metered verse. You do it extremely well here. Very well-written and entertaining to read. (As I was reading, I was wondering what you'd do when you got to "X"--Clever.) Richard

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks so much, Rich. This one made me sweat a bit. "X" came to me because my niece has celiac disease, and she uses xanthan gum in her baking. :)

[Im His Daughter]

omg this is brilliant!! LOL fantastic job

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, IHD!

[Im His Daughter]

You are Welcome!

[icelandicblue]

What a virtual alphabet feast. This was fun to read.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Blue - it was fun to write, though X was a challenge... :)

[Glen]

Poetic license allows us to write about things we don't eat, do or even know much about. It's one of the best parts of writing and imagination. Thank you.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, that is true, Glen! Thank you!

[Emerald Seas]

You met the creativity challenge! And now... you've made me hungry :)
So fun and upbeat, I enjoyed the fast flow of words and yummy titilation of ingredients.
Cook on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Que Sera Sera! I'm glad you found fun in this - and an appetite! :)

[Frieda P]

It's what zealous chefs live by, yep ....another entertaining read Rita, now I'm plum hungry! ;-)

[SyberRose]

A to Z poem...great job Rita...I have only seen two other ones in this form...great menu of words...:)

[Jack...]

A beautiful collection dances effortlessly from greatness happily inviting jingles knowing lovely music names O' poetic Queen Rita Sev to unite very wonderful ...ok that's all I've got. :) Very fun Rita and a very difficult write i would imagine, but comes with ease from "The Queen". :)

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! I started reading your comment and thought "What's up with Jack..." :) I see that you stopped at X - yep, that was tough! Thanks, Jack - I appreciate your comments, and your effort!

[Frieda P]

OMG aren't you smarter than the average bear Jack!! Way to go...............................

[Jack...]

Thanks Boo boo

[Frieda P]

Fallon Fallon Falllon..................

[Mrs.Murs]

this is so cool! i really enjoyed this poem, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Glad you liked this!

[Dr. Wood ?]

INCREDIBLE..................................

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for that, Doc!

[Dr. Wood ?]

Got me spoon