The Epulaeryu poem is all about delicious food. It consists of seven lines with thirty-three (33) syllables. The first line has seven (7) syllables, the second line five (5), the third line seven (7), the fourth line five (5), the fifth line five (5), the sixth line three (3), and the seventh line has only one (1) syllable which ends with an exclamation mark. The form is 7/5/7/5/5/3/1. Each line has one thought which is about the main course. Therefore, this poetic form, the Epulaeryu, which has corresponding lines built around the main course and ending with an exclamation point, concludes with the ending line expressing the writer’s excitement and feelings about the poem. The poem may be rhymed or unrhymed. The Epulaeryu poem was developed by Joseph Spence, Sr. The name of the poetic form was selected as a result of experiencing the Mediterranean and Far East cultures, and enjoying many succulent and nourishing meals and food during those memorable travels.

Example #1:

Eggs of Easter

Eggs are in the pots steaming
Stove’s flame is gleaming
The smiles will be beaming
Great treat for the kids
Multicolored bids
Easter eggs
Yea!

Copyright © 2006 Joseph Spence, Sr.

Example #2:

Scrumptious Scallops

Soy sauce with less sodium
Freshly ground pepper
Driver’s scallops in sweet sauce
Olive oil and spice
Deliciously soft
So tasty
Nice!

Copyright © 2006 Joseph Spence, Sr.

Example #3:

Tasty Dessert

Butter and sugar with nuts
Sautéed in the pan
Special blend of rum to mix
Sliced fried bananas
Pastry on the top
Delicious
Great!

Copyright © 2006 Joseph Spence, Sr.

Example #4:

Barbequed Prime Steak

Cooking on the grill so sweet
Barbequed prime steak
My mouth is just watering
Waiting for this treat
Sauce smells so good
Super taste
Bam!

Copyright © 2006 Joseph Spence, Sr.