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Louisiana Jambalaya Giant Bird Chew

By Patrick Mackeown

poem: Jambalaya

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  • Title: Louisiana Jambalaya Giant Bird Chew
  • Category: Poetry
  • Author: Patrick Mackeown
  • Posted: 21 June 2006

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Louisiana Jambalaya Giant Bird Chew

Louisiana, Jambalaya Capital of the World

Recipes that kings envy are here unfurled

Crayfish and sausage, oysters and shrimp

Combinations making hardy tastebuds limp


Onions, green, and cayenne peppers too

Smartly julienned and added to the stew

Simmer gently, relax and have fun

But mindful your creation is not overdone


Jambalaya originates from Spanish paella

Creole kitchen-sink wizardry at Cafe Bella

New Orleans Red Jambalaya smokey and hot

On account of Tasso-spice-pork that it's got


Jambalaya is for parties and family days

See from my descriptions its myriad ways

The creation a timeless testament living

Sharing celebrations with bountiful giving

Patrick Mackeown

About the author

Patrick Mackeown is the author of the highly recommended thriller novel The Expendability Doctrine. He was recently interviewed about his work by The Leicester Review of Books.