Say Chevre
By: Charles Giuliano - Jan 16, 2022
Say Chevre
Sunday brunch
Blueberry pancakes
An array of cheese
From Guido’s
Astrid’s tasty report
Invitation to a Cheese Tasting Lunch
Reminded me of Spring Break
Actually mid February
In Rafael’s loft
My artist friend
La rue de la Roquette
Near la place de la Bastille
Au cimetière du Père Lachaise
XI e arrondissement
Heart of the Marais
Felt like a true Parisian
Day at the Louvre
On the way home
Shopped for snacks
Before late dinner
First stop la boulangerie
Long baguette
Tucked under an arm
Next la charcuterie
Salami, ham, and pâtés
Finally la fromagerie
A vast array
Perhaps a hundred cheeses
All quite exotic
None too familiar
In its midst
A sign for chevre
Bravely I said
Pardonez moi monsieur
Sil vous plait
Un morceau du chevre
Utter humiliation
As only a Parisian can
You stupid American
With a broad sweep
Emphatic gesture
Blustery merchant
Bellowed at me
Quel chevre
Les touts sont chevres
Oh mercy me
In a nanosecond
I pointed to one
Wrapped and delivered
Romance of memory
Enjoyed my happy hour
And a fine goat cheese