The Miracle of the Cheese Puff, a Jodi Stone original poem. December 22, 2016
Twas’ just before Christmas, and all through the house, the appetizers were fighting, disturbing the mouse.
“What’s the problem?” Mouse asked, raising her vo-oice. “It’s Christmas time, and it’s supposed to be joy-ous.”
“There’s a slight disagreement, Spinach Dip said with some zest,”As to which one of us, is the absolute best.
“I can be used on crackers, or bread, or just plain, so I say it’s me,” Spinach Dip did explain.
“That’s ridiculous!” Pepperoni shouted from his platter, “Pepperoni and Cheese, that is what matters!”
“Speaking of Cheese,” said Cheese with a grin, Cheese and Crackers are delicious, like heavenly sin.”
“Don’t kid yourself,” Shrimp managed to speak, “Shrimp Cocktail is the dish that everyone seeks.”
“Don’t forget about us!” said the gayly arranged crudités, people gobble us down, like they haven’t eaten in days.”
“I think you’re forgetting someone,” said a voice soft as a dove, “Something so simple, that everyone loves.”
The apps looked around, to see who had spoken. The argument forgotten, the mood had been broken.
“Over here, look at me!” A voice shouted with glee, “The Cheese Puff is the most glorious app, don’t you see?”
“Don’t be ridiculous!” Shrimp said with a flick of his tail. “You’re a chemical shit storm, a nutritional fail.”
“Chemicals, yes” Cheese Puff stated quite clear, “But also, Corn Meal, and Milk, it’s stated right here.”
The Apps, they all laughed, some guffawed right out loud, “You’re out of your league,” the Stuffed Mushrooms solemnly vowed.
“You can laugh all you want,” Cheese Puff said with great cheer, “But I go great with wine, or soda, or beer.”
“That’s funny,” said Meatball, as onto a plate he did drop, “You’ve not one ounce of protein, you’re surely a flop.”
But Cheese Puff was convinced, and held firm in his quest.”I’m the perfect appetizer, so just give it a rest.”
“Shush, someone’s coming” Mouse said, giving the sliced Cheese a lick, “You better zip up, and zip it up quick!”
The apps all fell silent and waited, quite tense. With each of them thinking, the Cheese Puff was quite dense.
The Lady came in and looked all around, “Now what do I have to get this pill to go down?”
She searched all about, looked from platter to bowl, “That’s too spicy, too costly, too hot, no too cold.” And her arm reached past all the apps that the table did hold.
Then finally she smiled, and reached for the bowl, that was filled with as many Cheese Puffs as it could possibly hold.
She pulled out Cheese Puff, and took a small knife, and whittled a hole, without any strife. Then into the hole, she shoved a small pill, gave a small sigh and said, “This fits the bill.”
Then cupping the puff, she turned right around, and gave it to Delilah, who swallowed it down.
But Cheese Puff was heard, as he vanished from sight, “Oh how I wish that I had not. won. that. fight.”
The end.
Siriusly, the next time you need to pill your dog, try a Cheese Puff.
It’s super easy.
To all of you who celebrate, Merry Christmas from all of us at Heart Like a Dog.
Cupcake says
This lovely poem brought a tear to my eye. Mostly because Mom has never bought a bag of cheese puffs in her life (salt and vinegar chips are a different story), so I know I will never enjoy the winner of this yumminess competition. Plus I eat pills like candy, so she doesn’t even need to hide one in a meatball. Darn my eat first, ask questions later mentality!
Merry Christmas.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Sue says
LOL This is fantastic, Jodi! Wonderful poem and what a great idea for the pills.
All Things Collie says
That was so cute!!! A+
Emma says
Very clever idea! Katie was nearly impossible to fool with pills. My sisters and I now take them really with any method and Mom is thankful. I guess if we get picky, we will need to buy some cheese puffs. Merry Christmas – great poem!
jan says
That is clever, but melting cheese coating the pill wins at our house. Have a great Christmas with many apps and fun times.
Jan K says
OK, I have to admit I had no idea where that poem was going – too funny! Sheba is starting to get fussy about taking her pills (the pill pockets worked great for quite a while). The only downfall to this idea is that if I have cheese puffs in the house, how will I keep from eating them? 🙂
Jan K says
Whoops, also meant to say Merry Christmas to all of you!! ♥
Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom says
Too cute!! Merry Christmas to you and all yours as well my sweet friend!!
2 Brown Dawgs says
LOL great poem and great idea.
Monika & Sam says
Brilliant. Just brilliant. Warm wishes for pawsome howlidays you clever lass!
Beth says
Great idea! I don’t usually have cheese puffs (because I have no will power)–but if I ever have them at the same time someone needs a pill, I’ll definitely keep this in mind!
mommakatandherbearcat says
Hilarious, truly, truly, awesome poem! Sometimes the simplest thing is the very best. I won’t ever look at a cheese puff the same again 🙂
Ellen Pilch says
That was cute and a great tip. I wonder if it would work with a cat?