To hell with fried clams; I’ll have the freakin’ oysters!

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Oysters on the half shell
On ice, raw and glistening
Oysters on the half shell
Succulent, moist, fleshy and light

Oysters on the half shell
Of variegated grey and pearly white
Chilled to perfection, what a delight!
Oysters on the half shell
So slippery, how they do slide
Down the gullet whole they will glide

Oysters on the half shell
Toast them with white wine or better yet champagne
Never no never serve them plain
Oysters on the half shell
Have them with shallots, peppercorns and sherry
Oh, how they make me feel so merry

Oysters on the half shell
Traditional aphrodisiac of old

Take care when eating them I am told
Oysters on the half shell
Delicacy of the ocean, they are such a treat
For any gourmand they can’t be beat

But how cruel to swallow them alive
To enjoy them you must push that thought from your mind

Oysters on the half shell
Tasting of the salt and sea
Oysters on the half shell
On ice, raw and glistening

— Debbie Wiess
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