Tuesday, April 19, 2011

MAGPIE/ Prompt #62


                              photo/ magpie tales/ tess kincaid


THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT kinds of folk in the yolk  world....a subject that comes to mind because of this week's Mag...thanks Tess, and pass the salt, please...


OVER, NOT EASY

Take it back.
Please.
I don't like leaky yellow
seeping into white goo.

When I say "over"
I mean flip it,
till the edges crunch,
and the yolk looks
as if it can bounce.

Please.
Tease that egg.

Don't serve me
sunny side up,
or runny side down.

A hockey puck
on toast will do.


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38 comments:

  1. Isabel DoyleApril 19, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    firm opinions on eggs then ...
    nicely composed Magpie

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  2. LolamouseApril 19, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    "hockey puck on toast" That's great! This made me smile this morning.

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  3. Tess KincaidApril 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I'm very particular about my eggs, too, in fact these are a bit on the overdone side for me!

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  4. LynApril 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Isabel-
    Definitely is a visceral reaction..Thanks for the visit!!

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  5. LynApril 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Lolamouse-
    Any smile in the AM is OK with me!!Thank you..

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  6. LynApril 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Tess-
    Well, we have to differ about something! French toast, anyone?
    Thanks for the possibilities!

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  7. HelenApril 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Lyn, I like my eggs just the way you describe yours ... minus the hockey puck!

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  8. LynApril 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Helen-
    I knew I'd find an ally! And hold the puck!

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  9. Jeane MyersApril 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    ditto xo

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  10. LynApril 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Hi Jeane-
    Glad we agree!! thanks!!

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  11. OliviaApril 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    lolssssss!
    I hear ya girl.. no worries, I can cook perfectly crunchy sunny side ups with yolks firmly cooked as well..

    Don't forget to sprinkle some salt!!
    Hugs xx

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  12. LynApril 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Hi Olivia-
    Well, there you go..I just knew I could count on you! And some cracked pepper too..

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  13. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Very funny and very assertive. "Hockey puck" says it all. To me it is a situational thing...fried like a hockey puck between the slices of a bagel...but gooey if on a plate. The reverse is just wrong on so many levels. Nice write. Vb

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  14. LynApril 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Hi versebender-
    I like your combo/bagel, and yes
    a drippy bagel..nah..as you say "wrong..."

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  15. hyperCRYPTICalApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I'm fussy about eggs too liking the crisped edges - if it has runny white yuk - can't touch it!

    Anna :o]

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  16. mrsnesbittApril 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Our hens give us the most amazing eggs. I love mine poached!

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  17. LynApril 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Hi HyperCRYPTICal-
    Yuk, is right..how do they do it?? So glad you agree, Anna!

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  18. LynApril 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi mrsnesbitt-
    I do like poached, but mine tend to the hard poached! Thanks for visiting...lucky you and your endless supply!

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  19. Chairman BillApril 20, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    ...and Worcestershire sauce, which I think you might call English sauce.

    A kind stranger....

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  20. LynApril 20, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Chairman Bill-
    I call it Worcestershire too..a bottle lasts about 5 years!
    More than kind!!

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  21. Margaret PangertApril 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Very clever! I love how your poem builds until you're shouting "a hockey puck on toast!" I also like the lyrical line "Please Tease that egg!" Witty and whimsical--Fun!

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  22. ReflectionsApril 20, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Smiles ... I too like the crunchy edges, but I'm not sure about the hockey puck - that sounds dark!

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  23. LynApril 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Hi Margaret-
    So pleased to welcome you..thanks so much! I definitely like when I find a lyrical line!

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  24. LynApril 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Reflections-
    Thank you..a poetic exaggeration!But, for me, better than oozy...haha

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  25. MargieApril 21, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    So enjoyed this, Lyn.
    Make mine scrambled!

    Margie :)

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  26. TrellissimoApril 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I'm a soft and runny type! Heh!

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  27. Tumblewords:April 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I agree - any way but runnyrunny. :)

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  28. LynApril 21, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Margie-
    Comin' right up..I'm a pretty good short order cook!!

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  29. LynApril 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Trellissimo-
    Well, I just won't look!! Thanks...

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  30. LynApril 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Hi Tumblewords-
    That's how the world divides, I guess!! Thank you...

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  31. Raph G. NeckmannApril 21, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Ooh what lovely imagery, you really conjure up those differing egg styles!

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  32. Steve IsaakApril 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    LOL, someone's getting their food spit in.

    Good writing here, my friend. Tight, perfect for its effect.

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  33. LynApril 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Hi Raph-
    Thank you, I really had to scramble for this one!!

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  34. LynApril 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Steve-
    I did this prompt with fingers crossed, enjoyed doing it!! Thanks..

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  35. joannaApril 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    ah Lyn this was a 'happy' lyrical poem, with lots of truth running with those 'over easy' eggs, you are right they have to be perfect.

    Another lovely poem served up on a magpie fine china.

    joanny

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  36. LynApril 23, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi joanny-
    So glad you liked this "running" poem and the perfect china!

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  37. JingleApril 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    you mean it,

    eloquent message.
    well done.

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  38. LynApril 23, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Jingle-
    That's a divine comment..thank you...
    Happy Easter!!

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