Silent No Longer/Say Cheese

       G. K. Chesterton has said, “Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.”

Silent No Longer/ Say Cheese

Food of substance, O cheese!
Your soft feel on my tongue,
Sharp/ mild, variety to please.

Extra aging gives Limburger aroma!
Not so, ricotta, cottage and mozzarella,
Gouda, feta, American, and gorganzola.

Crackers and beer pair with cheddar.
Cabernet Sauvignon will stain your sweater,
so pinot noir and brie would be better.

Swiss or French or Italian?
Cow or goat or reindeer,
Or any mammal rapscallion?

Nutritious, good, and healthy. 

Source of protein and calcium,
Taste delicious in your belly.

So here, O Prince of Paradox!
A poetic attempt with poor rhyme, 

no meter, no metaphor.
And most certainly, not orthodox!