There’s a delicacy rare, that can still be found
In the land to the north famed for both fox and hound.
And the folk who inhabit each Lakeland fell
All know and adore the taste and the smell.
Many folk think it’s a rare old treat
Getting a mouthful of this monumental meat.
The best examples are long, hot and thick
And they glide down the gullet, slick and quick.
The lasses here like there meat and two veg – hot
And this is the stuff to hit the right spot.
Many folk think it’s a rare old treat
Getting a mouthful of this monumental meat.
It’s spicy and tangy of that there’s no doubt
And a goodly portion raises an expectant shout.
But it’s considered bad form to just take it in hand.
In civilised company such behaviour is banned.
Many folk think it’s a rare old treat
Getting a mouthful of this monumental meat.
This traditional dish encased in its thin skin sheath
Offers a pleasure that beggars belief.
And what do they call these joys for all ages
They go by the name of – Cumberland Sausages!
Yes. Many folk think it’s a rare old treat
Getting a mouthful of this monumental meat.
Author notes
Hands up all those who thought I was describing something else!
At a folk weekend in a Cumberland pub one of the singers sang a song she said had been written for her daughter but now had to find one for her son. She said he had asked about a song for Cumberland Sausages, his favourite food!. I had three verses within the hour and this was recited on stage the next day. It only needs the right music.
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this is a very good poem i love it...keep up the great writing.....
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Thanks again. I have just written a possible opening verse for this.
This nation's traditional food is struggling to survive
With all the tasteless recipes fast-food-freaks contrive.
They're destroying Yorkshire Pud, making Vegetarian Haggis too!
Even Lancashire hotpot's becomming nobbut a stew!
What do you think? Does it spoil the double-entendres?
Jim
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Awesome
you are very good! I love the rhythem. tastefully done -
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I'm glad you appreciated the flavour of the piece.
Jim
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this poem suits my ears.
i love rhyming poems too.
that makes poem more lusty to read.
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Glad you liked it. Poetry needs rhyme and rhythm for me.
Jim
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Ah, the sausage. Meat, herbs and unknown additives wrapped in skin. I can taste them now. Very well done and I would love to hear it with music. Poetry has its own music but the right background music would enhance the performance. My Lis grew up in England and often talks of the sausages etc with great relish.
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Thanks for reading and writing. I have to ration my meat intake but one Cumberland sausage is worth 10 links of ordinary sausage.
I sent this to the singer who made the original request and she has promised some music. Some day.
Jim
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That was good, though slightly disgusting to read...
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Honi soit qui mal y pense
Thanks for reading and writing
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