Flavours of Home

by tempeste

Gentle
wind, pensive mind,
pungent scent of damp earth
while searching the woods for mushrooms
and fresh chestnuts to roast on chilly nights.
Savour a mouth-watering plate of
pizzoccheri, cheese oozing
from my fork, glass of
wine, fine and
sweet.

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October* Even-the-Odds Poem writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write an Even the Odds Poem pertaining to anything in *October's First Thirty Days... that is, ANYTHING to do with the month (Autumn, Fall Break, weddings, cool air, wet weather, baseball playoffs,... etc) EXCEPT Halloween and its associated activities. ;) We will be Halloweened-out by the time the 31st arrives, so this will be your 'Halloweenless Offering' for the month! ;)

Now, without the mention of Halloween or it's costumed and candy-gathering activities, impress us, make us laugh, make us cry, but just get us to vote for yours! :)

Smile, folks - it's only a contest. I don't have anything against Halloween... I promise. ;) ;)

As a reminder, the 'Even-the-Odds' poetry format has a syllable count of 2-4-6-8-10-9-7-5-3-1 [starts out with evens and finishes with odds]
The first line (two syllables) and the last line (one syllable) are essentially synonyms
There is no rhyme requirement, although it isn't discouraged.
An example is included at the end of this announcement, although REMEMBER TO CENTER your text [very loosely resembling a diamond-shape]

Evening Performance
By Y. M. Roger

Fairies
Flit through the air
Chromatic symphony
Of effulgent streaks and glitter
Performing 'neath where the trees meet the stars
Tonight, the crickets and frogs join in
Enhancing the vibrant show
You?ll never forget
Dancing with
Sprites!

Pizzoccheri is a regional dish from the Valtellina Valley, near the Alps, where my papa ' was born.

Cabbage or spinach, potatoes, cheese..lots and buckwheat flour...simple ingredients of the land.

You can find a video where they show you how to make fresh tagliatelle for Pizzoccheri...Buon appetito!

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Flavours of Home

by tempeste

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