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Picnic in Park
Written for: One Woman’s Quest II VJ’s Weekly Challenge “I have this fantasy, that we all meet – money and COVID not being an issue. I ponder the how and where, imagining animated conversations and unexpected bondings. Won’t you join … Continue reading
Hand in Glove
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Prompt#328 Let’s Stay Together “Write about a pairing that should stay together or come together.” Glasses and cases should, but do not jelly and donut hits the spot macaroni and cheese comes up aces Bonnie … Continue reading
We Feel Their Presence
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 Prompt #312 – Is Dinner Ready “As poets, we all bring something special to the table. As friends, we will give thanks and bring a tasty poem to our “feast.” Think a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and … Continue reading
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Tagged food, memories, Thanksgiving, traditions
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Biscuit Bummer
Written for: Poetics Aside PAD November 2020 Challenge – Day 5 “For today’s prompt, write a ruin poem. The poem could be about visiting some ancient ruins. Or you could write about ruining a situation or ruining a recipe (I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged failure, food, monorhyme, Sad, Written for Challenge
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Kept Cooking Into Her 80’s
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – For Your Consideration – Mother (In-Law)’s Cooking “Write a list poem: Nine reasons to eat your mother (in-law)’s cooking – My mom could tender a brisket every time. My sister and I have given up. … Continue reading
No Price
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #41: What’s The Price (posted by Rommy) Write your interpretation of the question: What is it worth? A comfortable home, warm and cozy. Pets of your choice to cuddle Food in the … Continue reading
Dinner
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet: Endecha “The endecha is a 16th-century Spanish poetic form with the following guidelines:” Quatrain (or four-line) poem (or stanzas). Rhyme scheme: abcb Seven syllables per line for lines one, two, and three. Line … Continue reading
Sweet Summer
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #29: “Writing About Food” Salivate in Summer for juicy fruit of plums, peaches, watermelon, cherries, berries, and grapes. Ice cream would do nicely for dinners–I would love chocolate-mint chip, coffee, butter pecan, … Continue reading
It’s No Eggplant Parm
Written for: Poetic Bloomings2 – Covid-19 P.A.D. – Day 10 – “What’s On The Menu?” “What’s your favorite dish? What’s something you’d like to try? What’s one thing you’ll never eat, no matter what? We’re writing food today! Can you … Continue reading
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Tagged dislikes, Epulaeryu form, food, likes
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Observation
Written for: Poets and Storytellers United – Weekly Scribblings #15: COVID-19 Quarantine Histories. (posted by Magaly) “Write a poem which describes an instant, day, week, or month during the current pandemic.” Essential vs. Non-Essential: Having a burning for bagels, I … Continue reading
