A Hymn of Hot Tamales
Epic eating enjoyment...17 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Although I wasn't much of a kid, this immediately brought me to the movies with my son! One of my favorites to chew before a great flick now I can't because of damaged vocal cords. I can't have the spicy too much anymore MRW and CQ. I see you have acquired another notch in the belt of wins!!! Congratulations Beautiful Teacher for giving me an immersive experience and also following the prompt to the letter! What better time to write an ode to candy, than just before Halloween? My mouth was watering at 9 something in the am Yvette. Also it has been raining non stop for the last two days for us but at least the warmer temps came back for a bit!!! Hope you are doing fine next door!!! Cheers and hugs, Fonda
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
Although I wasn't much of a kid, this immediately brought me to the movies with my son! One of my favorites to chew before a great flick now I can't because of damaged vocal cords. I can't have the spicy too much anymore MRW and CQ. I see you have acquired another notch in the belt of wins!!! Congratulations Beautiful Teacher for giving me an immersive experience and also following the prompt to the letter! What better time to write an ode to candy, than just before Halloween? My mouth was watering at 9 something in the am Yvette. Also it has been raining non stop for the last two days for us but at least the warmer temps came back for a bit!!! Hope you are doing fine next door!!! Cheers and hugs, Fonda
Comment Written 30-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2019
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We've had a day or two of reprieve from the cloudy and the rainy (they were at the beginning of last week, though, so I've forgotten what the sun looks like...again!), but it's pouring again today and supposed to do so through tomorrow night....THEN THE HIGHS in the 50's until Tuesday or Wednesday -- ugh!! ;)
Glad you enjoyed the Hot Tamale write on this one, my lady -- it was a fun contest!! ;)
You keep taking good care of your over there and I hope y'all get some sun soon! ;) Yvette
Comment from Alchera
Perfectly built within its 17 syllable/structured storyline throughout its four senryu-shaped stanzas. Great work and good picture selection, too.May God bless you and greetings from Italy.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
Perfectly built within its 17 syllable/structured storyline throughout its four senryu-shaped stanzas. Great work and good picture selection, too.May God bless you and greetings from Italy.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
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What a lovely surprise, sir!! ;) :) Thank you for those wonderful comments and lovely stars -- a most-welcome bit of 'star light' as the sun here has been hiding behind thick clouds or run-off by rainstorms since last Wednesday afternoon!! ;) :) LOL! ;) So good of you to stop by and greetings across the globe from Alabama, USA! :) ;) Take care over there and have a wonderful remainder of the week!! ;) Yvette
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You are always welcome!
Comment from Bill Schott
This 5-7-5 suite, A Hymn of Hot Tamales, has the correct framework and challenges the memory to decide whether I liked these candies or merely tolerated them out of desire for sugar.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
This 5-7-5 suite, A Hymn of Hot Tamales, has the correct framework and challenges the memory to decide whether I liked these candies or merely tolerated them out of desire for sugar.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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Well, you LOVED them, of course!! ;) LOL! Thanx for the review, Bill! ;) Yvette
Comment from Ronni
Ah dear candy gal,
wow, what a spicy and tongue tingling hot/sweet teaser this is!
Your whimsical palatte puckering treat sure keeps the mouth
engaged in a stage 4 fire alarm and no way to put fire out
till the last sting just slooooooooooooooooowwwly dies down.
Thanks for sharing, are you giving these out for 'trick or treat'
on Halloween? Do they still make and sell these fire sticks?
Blessings always, Ronni
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
Ah dear candy gal,
wow, what a spicy and tongue tingling hot/sweet teaser this is!
Your whimsical palatte puckering treat sure keeps the mouth
engaged in a stage 4 fire alarm and no way to put fire out
till the last sting just slooooooooooooooooowwwly dies down.
Thanks for sharing, are you giving these out for 'trick or treat'
on Halloween? Do they still make and sell these fire sticks?
Blessings always, Ronni
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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Nah.... we don't even get trick-or-treaters out here in the country!! ;) Just us old retired folks!! So, if I get my hands on any Hot Tamales, they are doomed to be eaten by the lady of the house.... ME!! :) :) But, oh yes!! They certainly still make them: one of our big discount stores has a display right near the check-out lines (just mean, if you ask me!) of these and the Mike-and-Ikes and few of those others from waaay-back-when!! ;) Thanx so much for your review on this one, my lady, and you have a wonderful week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bichon
I don't believe we have these in Ireland, I haven't heard of them before! Your poem did give me a good indication though! Maybe I will try them one day!
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
I don't believe we have these in Ireland, I haven't heard of them before! Your poem did give me a good indication though! Maybe I will try them one day!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this one, Beautiful Girl, and I'm so very sorry I'm so far behind (although I know we've crossed paths at least once today with your 'icy fingers'!).... I've been trying to catch up this afternoon, but it's one of those holes you feel is impossible to dig out of - LOL!! ;) ;) Please know that your support is so very appreciated!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 5-7-5 Sweet Stack contest.
I haven't seen Hot Tamales for years. Are they still around?
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
I think this is a good entry for the 5-7-5 Sweet Stack contest.
I haven't seen Hot Tamales for years. Are they still around?
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Oh, yeah, they're still out there!! Do you know that Wal-Mart put them in a big display near the check-outs....? Them and a number of the 'older candies' that seem to be making a come-back ... it's bad news for us folks trying to watch calories!! ;) :) Thanx for your review, ma'am, and have a wonderful week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Mystery Writer!
Oh my goodness!
I thought I was the only human in northern Michigan who absolutely adores Hot Tamales! My daughter refuses to be in my Jeep if I have them in my vehicle. Obviously, she just doesn't have refined taste buds!
Love your descriptions!
Not certain if they are preserving my youth, but they are making old age fun!
Thanks again!
diane
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
Hello Mystery Writer!
Oh my goodness!
I thought I was the only human in northern Michigan who absolutely adores Hot Tamales! My daughter refuses to be in my Jeep if I have them in my vehicle. Obviously, she just doesn't have refined taste buds!
Love your descriptions!
Not certain if they are preserving my youth, but they are making old age fun!
Thanks again!
diane
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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LOL!! ;) Glad you enjoyed the spicy contest offering, Lady Di -- it was fun!! ;) I could just eat these things until I got ill... which doesn't take as much these days, ya know?! LOL! And then Wal-Mart had to go and put them in one of their big display bins near the checkouts... along with the Mike-N-Ikes and Jelly Bellies.... oh, the humanity of it all!! ;) :) Take care of you and stay warm.... I'll be caught up soon.... I just know it! ;) Yvette
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Poet,
I must tell you, I was leaning toward the Turtles - but you've hooked me. This jiving, jumping stack of happiness just craves my attention AND my drive to the store. hahahaha
If I have to leave my comfy house now because of you.... grrrrr..
*smile* Good luck!
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
Dear Mystery Poet,
I must tell you, I was leaning toward the Turtles - but you've hooked me. This jiving, jumping stack of happiness just craves my attention AND my drive to the store. hahahaha
If I have to leave my comfy house now because of you.... grrrrr..
*smile* Good luck!
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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LOL!! ;) Glad you enjoyed the spicy contest offering, Lady R -- it was fun!! ;) I could just eat these things until I got ill... which doesn't take as much these days, ya know?! LOL! And then Wal-Mart had to go and put them in one of their big display bins near the checkouts... along with the Mike-N-Ikes.... oh, the humanity of it all!! ;) :) Take care and see ya in a little over a week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Joan E.
I am not into spicy, but you certainly made these candies sound "delectable". Each of your stanzas stands alone and is also a part of the whole description. I enjoyed your adding rhymes and alliteration as well. A winner in my estimation- Joan
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
I am not into spicy, but you certainly made these candies sound "delectable". Each of your stanzas stands alone and is also a part of the whole description. I enjoyed your adding rhymes and alliteration as well. A winner in my estimation- Joan
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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LOL!! :) So glad you enjoyed this spicy offering, Joan!! ;) Thanx for the review, ma'am, and have a wonderful week! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Gail Denham
Oh my - you think the hot and spicy preserves your youth? I don't know about that. It wrecks havoc on my innerds, altho the taste at first is nice. Good poem for this contest - good luck.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
Oh my - you think the hot and spicy preserves your youth? I don't know about that. It wrecks havoc on my innerds, altho the taste at first is nice. Good poem for this contest - good luck.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Yess! Of course!! ;) LOL! Thanx for your fun review, Gail, and please forgive the long delay in my response -- life happily is happening a whole lot right now... :) Take care! ;) Yvette