Clara Mae Gregory
For those that may not know:

An Epulaeryu is a seven-line poetic form entirely dedicated to food, featuring a strict 33-syllable count distributed in a 7/5/7/5/5/3/1 structure.

(http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/epulaeryu.html)

Structure and Rules:

Lines and Syllables:
Line 1: 7 syllables
Line 2: 5 syllables
Line 3: 7 syllables
Line 4: 5 syllables
Line 5: 5 syllables
Line 6: 3 syllables
Line 7: 1 syllable
ending with an exclamation mark (!)
Theme: Every line focuses on a specific dish, main course, or culinary treat. Ending: The final one-syllable word captures the writer's excitement and sums up their feelings about the food.

(https://www.poetrysoup.com/dictionary/epulaeryu)

The form was invented by Joseph S. Spence, Sr. while studying poetry and culture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The name combines the Latin word epulae (meaning feast) with the Asian term ryu (meaning style or form).

Personally, I have never written one and this wonderful poem challenges me to do just that!
2026-09-09

Clara Mae Gregory
Can I say "yum!"? Those metaphors are delicious!
Can I have more?

You are a wonderful word crafter--
Your poems fill my heart often
With fantasy, joy and laughter

Something you deserve a "Thank You" for.


Thank You
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2026-09-09