Passion

There is no sincerer love than the love of food. George Bernard Shaw

Between sangria and bouillabaisse

an hour of fruit enjoyment

tipsy searching

between big pieces of fish

after some soup

summering

 

and later on the ice

sliced in a cup

you hardly can oversee

 

I’m alive and kicking

 

around the main dish

of course it’s called love

and served with

Breton clams

so little so good

 

and above all

that I may and I can

eat with my hands and

slurp without shame.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[ANTO]

I remember ordering mussels in white wine sauce for me and a date and I nearly had a buckle in my eye when the bill came to the table !! lol At least we didn't end up scrubbing the pots thankfully, I had a week's wages in my pocket but not for long. I love that word bouillabaisse. Nice one Rudi.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you so much, ANTO, glad you liked it. It's indeed a lot cheaper to buy mussels in a warehouse or fish store and prepare them yourself. However, I know some restaurants where you can eat as much mussels you can for a decent price. :) Rudi

[ANTO]

heh heh - this was a long time ago - dating days are over lol

[zaisham9393]

I loved the poem.Thank You :))!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you. :) Rudi

[Cassie]

i like you note there above.I didnt know of such a quote. lol
I agree though and your poem..always on point

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Cassie, glad you enjoyed it. Have a nice day, my friend. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Food. My true love. Never forgotten and always needed. I enjoyed and I understand this poem my friend. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, John, for passing by and reading my poem. Really appreciated and glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Coyote Poetry]

Always a pleasure to read your work and you are welcome.

[mattavelli]

That's a fun read, Rudi. You made me hungry. Haha
Maybe tomorrow I'll go eat some mussels.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, Matt, for reading and reviewing. Have a good day. :) Rudi

[Noor.92]

I love tasty food.. So this poem is a good treat for someone like me...:-)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Mmmm, me too, glad you could taste my poem. :)

Rudi

[Delmar Cooper]

"Let me have men about me that are fat..." Poor Caesar, to live, for a while, in the thin lands.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thanks for your comments. :)

Rudi

[MsJewel]

A delicious little treat. The last verse left me with a smile...the comfort of good food and love!

:) Julie

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Julie, glad you enjoyed it. Have a good day. :)

Rudi