some of us love to taste
any tempting treat
sweet sour or spicy
others prefer their staple diet
shunning anything different
secure within their limits
frankly I suffer indigestion
with our current situation
like fish bones stuck in my gullet
while others absorb the full menu
not requesting clarification
consume whatever they’re fed
no discernment or questions
just complacent consummation
never exploring or testing
the food dished out daily
while I yearn to savour
and ask for specialist dishes
do you devour whatever is vomited
or search for tasty treats
check closely before you eat!
d’Verse, conceit, Bjorn
A conceit is defined as an extended and complex metaphor that creates an element of surprise. If a metaphor is used to enhance imagery the conceit is better suited to describe an intricate metaphysical or emotional subject.
sorry I needed time to consider this one and its not in a classical style like so many have done
aroused 
I know I need to do better but….However with food mostly.
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good for you, how are you?
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I could be worse, but not great mentally and emotionally. I’ll get back okay though.
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then take care, you know what to do … focus on the positives!
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You are right, sis. We should be mindful of what we consume.
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at every level, thanks!
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You did it again kate…putting a seeminglyn ordinary theme into a beautiful verse….😊😊😊
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Excellent. I really like the fruit and vegetables.
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I think you might be talking about food for the mind and soul as much as the body, Kate. I agree. It is important to be discerning in all areas.
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Excellent! We must be discerning with what we put in our bodies AND what we let into our minds and hearts.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…the veggie ❤ would make a wonderous meal! 🙂
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An adventurous palate is excellent, but what’s more important is to know what we need for our own nourishment and understand that everyone’s needs and tastes are different. And also, the intuition to realize how our diet (food or otherwise…) makes us feel and then adjust accordingly…
I enjoyed your poem. It was fun to read and it really made me think 🙂
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Kate, enjoyed the journey of these verses. For some, food presents few if any obstacles . . . eat anything and everything. For others like myself, our body humbles us with life altering health situations. Just don’t send me any Brussels Sprouts.
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I think we need to be very discerning about what we allow into our bodies and minds. Well done, Kate!
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Haha. That’s awesome, Kate. I used to be able to eat anything…not the case today.
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A good conceit on several levels! I do look before I eat and do sift and sort what goes into my heart and mind – be it media or social interactions….
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As vegan / vegetarian. Variety is the spice of life. I like think that we think before we buy, we don’t just eat the same old. Change, and varieties of cuisine are most essential.
But your message is deeper than the food we consume. I take it mean , the news we hear aka food of the mind, do we blindly consume, not putting our brain into 6th gear coasting along in neutral, never questioning or challenging the status quo, of the policital world , of world leader, of money hungry multinational where money and power is more important than ethics and moral on climate, where really news is made too look false, so that we just accept without putting our brain into gear, our heart into living, robots we are becoming.
Well I really hope I am no robot.
Lovely poem, written beautifully and the message deeper than food
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aced it Bella … you know me so you translated my metaphor well!
This runs so deep at so many levels … some you’ve mentioned but also … our chain supermarkets consumed our corner stores and now they are consuming all our food producers! Copying their recipes, making it ‘home brand’ until those original companies collapse. The variety of products on our shelves are controlled and so are the prices …
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This is interesting, Kate. I am not particularly adventurous with food but this could really refer to anything in life and I do like a challenge in other areas.
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you’re so right Robbie, it’s not about food at all! And I know you love a challenge so I can’t see you taking much for granted 🙂
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wonderful poem Kate! ❤ very well done!
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Fortunately here at our home we eat diversified and balanced food . Are not I lucky, Kate ?
Love ❤
Michel
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sounds like Janine looks after you too well Michel, no need to take her out to expensive places 🙂
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We went from time to time at the restaurant ( birthdays, anniversaries…) but it was before the Covid time !
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yes like most of us …
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A good advice when going to eat out at restaurants, Kate and you are so correct. Many a times no one questions them.
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As you know we travel a lot and I like to taste new dishes but I do my home work well in advance 😊. People are sensitive about their food and culture and I try not to hurt their feelings.
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I agree with Deb! I’m not adventurous where food is concerned
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lol it’s not actually about food Sadje, a conceit should be called a ‘deceit’, the message is hidden within the metaphor 🙂
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Look before you eat! Good advice. (K)
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check before you swallow their propaganda and medical apartheid ….
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These days my diet is reasonably standard, although I love to venture into Eastern Asian food,
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A fine conceit with a strong message, Kate!
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Ahh, double entrees, very clever Kate. As to my preference, I like the tried and tested personally. I don’t venture into the unknown 🙂
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