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Broccoli |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Nutritionists now say, You're supposed to eat 5 portions of fruit and veg, Each and every day. And that's okay, I don't usually have a problem with eating my greens, I quite like artichokes and aubergines Broad beans and nectarines All of them are great But the one thing that's really beginning to grate And makes me quite irate What makes a mockery of it all Is the lump of broccoli on my plate. Stop stalking me broccoli! Seemingly talking to me I don't like you. I'm sure that sometime in the past My Mummy must have asked me, 'Do you like broccoli?' And I must have gone 'yummy!' Whilst patting my tummy But guess what, I lied Now, there's nowhere for me to hide. You see, according to my mother There's just 2 food groups Broccoli and AN other And I know it's probably positively packed With poly-whatever And it'll make me more clever And live for several more days So it's to be reccomended if you're a little bit dim And can't exactly be described as stick-slim But who wants to live forever Anyway? Now, I don't wish to appear ungrateful or rude So I eat the food that's given and I grin and I bear And if I don't like it, I should go and eat elsewhere, I know But I can't help it, broccoli just puts me in a bad mood. I'm sorry broccoli but I'm just so bored with you Don't make me have to have you forcibly removed Don't make have to throw you against the nearest wall Like a moth-eaten tennis ball It's time for you to nourish Somebody else. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Gosh, this is truly a fun read!! Enjoyed it, though I am not so tremendously against the poor broccoli, but of course I wouldn't like them as an everyday dish!! love and joy Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Simon- i am so sorry to break the bubble, but I HATE broccoli lol ARCTIC WIND |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
thanx Margherita, (I'm not even checking the spelling of your name anymore) your comments are always gratefully recieved. And the same to you Arctic Wind, love it when you comment too. Bet you don't hate broccoli as much as me...! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I love broccoli, but hate homany, and my Mother thought it was her duty to make sure I ate my share...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Cute, funny poem, Simon. Actually, I hate raw celery and once when I was in school (second grade) I sat in the lunch room from lunchtime until time to go home (I rode the bus or I'd probably still be there) because I wouldn't eat two stalks of celery. I still don't like it and I'm still glad I didn't eat it. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
oh celery is really gross lol I dont like boiled carrots ewwwwwww ARCTIC WIND |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, You just sit there and eat your broccoli. I love broccoli, but then, I'm not too picky. Broccoli is great with butter and salt. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
and just for the record.... I HATE Broccoli!!!!!!!! wonderful write Simon love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Guess what I found for supper yesterday??!! Had to think of this poem and smiled. I loved it, because I was quite hungry, ate it together with a slice of Swiss bread and a slice of Italian ham (prosciutto crudo San Daniele!) Margherita |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
ya know simon, if ya drown it in cheese, you can't really taste the brocolli  very cute write! I hated brocolli when I was little, but love it now .. go figure lol Sheli |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Good one Simon, this could have been written for me ! I also hate broccoli (In fact anything coloured green) And carrots and turnips Are also not my scene That’s why I can never complete The required 5 a day I’m so fussy about what I eat ‘Tis a wonder I don’t blow away My wife gets really annoyed When she looks at my plate At the lack of a void Caused by what not got ate In fact the only grub That makes me lick my lips Is the steak they serve at the pub With a big pile of chips But my biggest addiction (And I’m sure Arctic Wind can relate) Is a pudding of any description Smothered in melted choc-o-late…… Cheers, John |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Know exactly how you feel, Simon. |
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