A competition begins
The consuming of Lumpia
Empty stomach’s a must
Ready, set, inhale, devour
No, no, no, it’s not eggroll
You’ll be crucified, impaled
There is a huge difference
From real to impostor
Cooks are required four dozen
A detailed recipe card
Taste test around and score each
For looks, taste and X factor
The one with the highest score
Gets a trophy and a sash
It is now a tradition
That it happens on Christmas
The competition was stiff
Some were deep fried, sauteed, fresh,
Baked, pan-seared, half burnt, and grilled
Some added diced wagyu beef
Lumpia cannot be eaten
Without the nice dipping sauce
From chili-based, sweet-n-sour
Ketchup, mayo, or spicy
The non – Pinoys competed
Sacrilegious! Quelle Surprise!
Lumpia wrapper is a must
To be let in to engage
Dietary restrictions
Do not apply in this gig
Desserts and drinks are welcome
And bring extra tupperware
Bragging rights raised some heart beats
Tempers flared on cheating blab
Clever popularity
All in the name of lumpia
Yet in the end of the day
Your lumpia is no better
Than mine coz there’s a reason
Why we make these yummy sticks
It is all of the above
Lumpia was made with true love
To commune, engage, to share
Memories meant to be rare
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