Varied Recipes
Cooking a poem is a process8 total reviews
Comment from Darlene Franklin
I am working on a book of journal prompts. This poem expresses what that journal is intended to provide. . .the ingredients. It would be a great addition.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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I am working on a book of journal prompts. This poem expresses what that journal is intended to provide. . .the ingredients. It would be a great addition.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thanks for the read and review.
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you;re most welcome.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
This is so very original in that instead of being specific you've actually given the advice to pull from memories.... and what a better treasure trove of ideas and emotions!! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls today! ;)
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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This is so very original in that instead of being specific you've actually given the advice to pull from memories.... and what a better treasure trove of ideas and emotions!! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls today! ;)
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you for the read, review and encouraging words.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
How nice that girlfriends past get twice as much attention, showing that you are also a people person at heart. I like that you include "touch up" as a subtle reminder that it is preferable to do some final editing at some point. I like how this is a list poem without being strictly a list poem, and you did a good job with the contest entry requirements.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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How nice that girlfriends past get twice as much attention, showing that you are also a people person at heart. I like that you include "touch up" as a subtle reminder that it is preferable to do some final editing at some point. I like how this is a list poem without being strictly a list poem, and you did a good job with the contest entry requirements.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you for your read and your encouraging comments.
Comment from Janetsue
I enjoyed reading down through this poem and liked everything about it. The writing process is very intricate and the inspiration for stellar lines can come from many places. Best wises in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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I enjoyed reading down through this poem and liked everything about it. The writing process is very intricate and the inspiration for stellar lines can come from many places. Best wises in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you for your read and your encouraging comments
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You're very welcome!
Comment from LisaMay
Yours is a wonderful contribution to the prompt I initiated. Terrific ingredients to work with. I especially like the last stanza: "The good thing about a poem One may cook it, eat it and have it too"- so true!
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Yours is a wonderful contribution to the prompt I initiated. Terrific ingredients to work with. I especially like the last stanza: "The good thing about a poem One may cook it, eat it and have it too"- so true!
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Thank you much for your read and review. A fun challenge.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good image
and presentation.
-You have done a
really good job with
your poem, and put
a lot of thought and
examples in it.
-The image "pantry of my mind"
is very creative.
-After your many good examples,
I like how you give "directions."
-I like the line with "Pinch of rainy nights..."
and the rest of the poem, too.
-This is a very strong contender
in my opinion; good luck!
-I think you want cloudy mountain....
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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-Good image
and presentation.
-You have done a
really good job with
your poem, and put
a lot of thought and
examples in it.
-The image "pantry of my mind"
is very creative.
-After your many good examples,
I like how you give "directions."
-I like the line with "Pinch of rainy nights..."
and the rest of the poem, too.
-This is a very strong contender
in my opinion; good luck!
-I think you want cloudy mountain....
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Thank you so much for your read, review and encouraging comments.
No, I wanted cloud mountain skies. I see them often over Lake Michigan.
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You are quite welcome. Thanks for sharing.
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By the way, I have changed it a bit with the suggestion it needed punctuation. See what you think.
Comment from William Andrews
Given the prompt, you have done a clever job of describing how a poem comes about in your world. The use of multiple "jars" of memories to mix together in various amounts to create a final product is a fine use of metaphor in which your poem is made up from a "pantry" of memories, each one contained in its separate container, waiting to be mixed with some others in order to create a "delicious" recipe. I may be old-fashioned (Well, face it . . . I AM old-fashioned) since I would like some punctuation to aid me in ferreting out the rhythm of the poem.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Given the prompt, you have done a clever job of describing how a poem comes about in your world. The use of multiple "jars" of memories to mix together in various amounts to create a final product is a fine use of metaphor in which your poem is made up from a "pantry" of memories, each one contained in its separate container, waiting to be mixed with some others in order to create a "delicious" recipe. I may be old-fashioned (Well, face it . . . I AM old-fashioned) since I would like some punctuation to aid me in ferreting out the rhythm of the poem.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Thanks for the read and the comments. I will edit to determine if more punctuation is needed. However, I have always been told too much punctuation ruins the flow. But, each to his own.
Comment from poetwatch
"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," it has been said. Yet, I find that the cook is the master of the mix. So it should read, " The way to the heart is the right ingredients of words, a dash of spices to steam the page, and memories of what was, what is, mixes with plenty of love." Out comes your masterpiece. Good entry for the Recipe for a Poem contest. :)
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," it has been said. Yet, I find that the cook is the master of the mix. So it should read, " The way to the heart is the right ingredients of words, a dash of spices to steam the page, and memories of what was, what is, mixes with plenty of love." Out comes your masterpiece. Good entry for the Recipe for a Poem contest. :)
Comment Written 15-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2019
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Thanks for the read and the comments.
