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Epulaeryu Poetry:	The “Epulaeryu” poem is about delicious food. It consists of seven lines with thirty-three (33) syllables (7/5/7/5/5/3/1/). The first line has seven syllables, the second line five, the third line seven, the fourth line five, the fifth line five, the sixth line three, and the seventh line has only one syllable which ends with an exclamation mark. Each line has one thought relating to the main course. Therefore, this new poetic form, the Epulaeryu, which has corresponding lines built around the main course, and ending with an exclamation point, concludes with the ending line expressing the writer’s excitement and feelings about the poem. The Epulaeryu poem was developed by Joseph S. Spence, Sr. He selected this name after touring the Mediterranean and Asia. There he enjoyed many succulent and nourishing meals, and a wide variety of food during those memorable travels.