To make a meatloaf you take three cups of Jack Black mix in a cup of Chris Farley and add a pinch of Zero Mostel.
Mix and fold pour it in a mold then cook it over a fire well it will come out like a bat out of hell
Smell, and you can tell it is Paradise by the dashboard lights
The odor of the song will last all day long and into seductive nights as well as the next day's fights
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- Comment from author about the poem: This will make sense only to those that have seen Meatloaf perform and listened to his music
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Point well made my friend, a good recipe
Thanks so much Norman I was a bit hesitant to post this one in that I am not so sure how many people will be familiar with this artist. I appreciate your read and comment my friend
most welcome my friend
I have to admit that I could not fully understand the poem initially because it contains so many cultural references. Once I looked into them, however, I realized how clever, intricate, and entertaining the poem is. Your masterfulness lies in weaving together food, comedy, popular culture, and music through the double meaning of “Meat Loaf.” The references to Bat Out of Hell and Paradise by the Dashboard Light, together with the unexpected appearances of Jack Black, Chris Farley, and Zero Mostel, create a wonderfully absurd and playful effect. What initially seemed confusing to me turned out to be a highly imaginative and skillfully constructed piece of wordplay. I especially admire your ability to pack so many layers of meaning and humor into such a seemingly simple poem.
I am flattered that you would dig that deep into the details of this poem. I was reluctant to post it because so many outside this culture will not understand it at all but I am a music lover of all types and thought I would give it a go. You prove that cultures can be spanned with desire to understand and by reaching out. Soheil you have made my day.
That means a great deal to me, truly. Thank you for sharing something so personal and meaningful. I think poetry has a beautiful way of crossing boundaries that ordinary words sometimes cannot. We may come from different cultures and experiences, but curiosity, music, and the desire to understand can build bridges where differences might otherwise stand.
I am very glad you shared it, and even more glad that it made its way across that bridge. You have made my day too, my friend.
Good write SB.
Thanks Orchi although not a hymn this one is about music not just KP\'s dinner.
methinks thee a genius or like a surgeon where every unspoken work an essential motion that fits the turning of the entire literary theatrical masterpiece.
Now you make me blush with your generous words. Thanks so much for the read and kind words
Your masterfulness lies in weaving together food, comedy, popular culture, and music through the double entendre of Meat Loaf.
You are so kind Cryptic for the read and kind words they are most appreciated
Most welcome dear Soren 🙏🏻🕊️
We feel as if we're being pursued by this fascinating musical flavor !
A taste of rock opera, musical theater and classic rock in the large bowel of a belly. Thanks for the read my friend
There’s a damn fun mash-up happening here, turning famous names and Meat Loaf song titles into the ingredients, cooking instructions, and aftermath of one hell of a musical meatloaf. The best part is how the recipe keeps escalating until “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights” and “next day’s fights” leave you with something that feels equal parts kitchen disaster, rock concert, and hangover.
Thanks so much my friend for the read and understanding it is most appreciated
I think I got it the second time around .. well, two out of three aint bad, now is it .. Such a shame poor old Meat was taken way too soon .. Neville 🖤
A feast taken from the table before anyone was full. Thanks Nevill for the review and comment it means a lot my friend
Soren, this cracked me up. You turned a meatloaf recipe into a full-blown pop-culture casserole…and somehow it all cooks together. 😂 Great fun, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks my friend for the read and kind words they are appreciated
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Yes
Thanks Butter appreciate the read
Everything is better with a pinch of Zero Mostel....
except maybe sex.
Thanks so much I appreciate the read and comment as for sex I wouldn't know never considered it with Zero
I must say this was brilliantly designed. At 1st I thought you were writing about meatloaf for dinner. I hate and despise the look and Taste of meatloaf itself, yet this poem was brilliantly written. Your poem uses a playful, colloquial tone, with familiar names and cultural references (Jack Black, Chris Farley, Zero Mostel) that create a sense of relatability and humor. Words like "bat out of hell" and "seductive nights" evoke strong imagery and emotion, contributing to the poem's lively and whimsical nature.
Thank you Friendship for the review and kind words they are deeply appreciated my friend
You're very well, my friend
After reading other Comments: I get the drift of the Poem. Good Write.
Thank you Kevin I appreciate your read
My Pleasure. And Zero Mostel was brilliant in 'The Producers'. 😆😆
That a favorite movie and he was good in Fiddler on a roof as well.
I like the references of music
Thanks my friend for the review and comment it is deeply appreciated
yes, very good, although Meat Loaf was a one-off in my book.
Thanks so much for the review. I would have to agree Meatloaf is not my favorite dinner dish either.
You always have the right rhymes and metapoetic meditations. The musical references are strong.
Thank you Durdica for your review and kind words. I was not sure how many would recognize the references in this one but I have loved all types of music all my life and couldn't resist.
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