Tag Archives: food

Chelsea Market

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub – “To Market, to market!”  (posted by sarahsouthwest) “Yes, today, my poetic friends, I want to go to the market with you. I love markets – is there anything more evocative of a place than … Continue reading →

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Valley Stream Days

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Picnic(s)  (posted by Susan) A book of verse beneath the bough, A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness – Ah, wilderness were paradise enow! — Omar Khayyam … Continue reading →

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Feeling of Harmony

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 #240 – Motivation:  Harmony Think of how harmony comes into play in your world and write that thought in a poem. “synchronize with the nature order of life” When a group of friends or family harmonize, … Continue reading →

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State Fair

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Written for:  Poetics Aside #470 – Write a fair poem.  “The first way my mind goes is to write a poem that is focused on being fair in how people treat each other. But there’s also the county fair, the … Continue reading →

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It Takes Two

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – InForm Poet – Epithalamium  An Epithalamium is a poem usually written in honor of a bride and groom. But we’ll expand the thought in a way for this re-introduction of the Epithalamium. Write a poem … Continue reading →

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Razor

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

Written for:  The Twiglets #104 – “like a razor” A bright light has burned out. I feel like my heart has been cut with a razor. I tasted razor clams in Portland. They were not keen-edged. A man who was … Continue reading →

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Salt of the Earth

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Asides 2018 November PAD Chapbook Challenge – Day 24 “For today’s prompt, write a salty poem. I love sweet foods, but I also love savory (and salty) foods. Honestly, I just like food. There, I said it. … Continue reading →

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Evening Comfort

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

Written for:  Poetic Bloomings2 – Autumn PAD – Day 8 – Comfort Food “One thing that always becomes important the deeper we get into fall is the warmth provided by a well-cooked meal. And nothing is as savory as your … Continue reading →

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Excesses

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Abundance  (posted by Susan) “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou “Your Challenge: In a new poem ~ show what, if anything, makes you aware of … Continue reading →

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Food Balancing

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Balance  (posted by Susan) Explore the possibilities of balance in a new poem. “You have to laugh at the things that hurt you just to keep yourself in balance.” ―Ken Kesey I try to eat … Continue reading →

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