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Yearning For a Taste

As a child I hovered near the oven as turkey aroma spread through our home. Mom knew by a craving I was driven, and from this spot her youngest would not roam. Mom giggled heartily; she knew the drill. Liver was nearly done, brother still in bed. A battle brewed with hunger pangs to kill, so Mom ensured the liver I was fed.
*Entry for Sara’s “A Pleasant Childhood Memory” contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/6/2012 9:04:00 PM
oh my gosh, Carolyn. You like liver??? WHen my parents finally forced me to eat it one day, I threw it up at the table. hahaha. My WORST memory of food is your BEST. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/6/2012 5:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Sara's "A Pleasant Childhood Memory" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/6/2012 2:05:00 AM
carolyn congrats on your win..David
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Date: 6/5/2012 5:49:00 PM
Carolyn, The liver would not have been a pleasant food for me even though I do eat it.I am glad that you chose this one for your theme..You got a special treat by being up early and there when mother got the food ready..Thanks for participating in my contest..Sara
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Date: 5/23/2012 12:02:00 PM
Liver can be so yummy when done right. Obviously your mom had the golden touch and you loved it. Nice memories Carolyn!
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Date: 5/22/2012 1:29:00 PM
I felt hungry imagining the turkey aroma - and suddenly lost my appetite thinking of liver - yuk! LOL. Lovely piece, my friend
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Date: 5/22/2012 11:20:00 AM
I hope your mom put in lots of onions and you had some ketchup handy. Luck in the contest - lots of liver lovers. Love, daver
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Date: 5/21/2012 4:18:00 PM
i had to comment on rubens work.
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Date: 5/21/2012 3:55:00 PM
Wanted to soupmail, but I find the facility missing by your name..thnx for your kind visit, this one again is of the kind i love, being nostalgic. Well-penned as usual and amazing, love, jag
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Date: 5/21/2012 2:30:00 PM
the sweetness of a mom.
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Date: 5/21/2012 10:12:00 AM
I've heard about your work and wanted to check it out. I can see a little girl in the kitchen...Vivid! I entered one in this contest too. I'm fairly new to this site.
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Date: 5/21/2012 7:10:00 AM
I love the poem but hate the liver.Yuck!! LOL...a great nostalgic write. Blessings and Love, Rhonda
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Date: 5/20/2012 6:03:00 PM
Ha ha, this was a smashing write my friend! I just love the gift our mothers give us, so beautiful! I really enjoyed your fantastic and excellent write! You will do well in Sara's contest! Great Work!!
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Date: 5/20/2012 3:49:00 PM
love liver too, wonderful memories to share wiith us, Harry
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Date: 5/20/2012 1:38:00 PM
Carolyn just fab, good luck..David
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Date: 5/20/2012 1:23:00 PM
Made me very hungry!!! Excellent entry Carolyn. Best of luck. Luv n hugs Michael
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