A Public Market

A public market lures you in
With local food and drink.
From farms to people it provides
A most delicious link.

The booths are filled with produce,
Meats and dairy (lots of cheese!)
And often freshly-captured seafood,
All arranged to please.

Of course, there will be ethnic food, 
Enticing with its spices 
And sandwiches and pizzas
Offered at amazing prices.

My favorites are the baked goods -
Cupcakes, cookies, cakes and pies 
And the home-made candies, ‘specially 
The chocolates (no surprise).

There may be hats and t-shirts
Advertising local pride,
For a public market’s sure to leave
Us all quite satisfied.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 6/25/2025 6:50:00 PM
I love open air markets, and every town in France has one or several. It's my or marvel at the varieties of edibles. opportunity to tastes foods I've never. Thanks for posting this experience of yours for our pleasure and edification. Maurice
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Date: 6/24/2025 2:02:00 PM
I haven't been to one in a long time, but I have very fond memories of times when I enjoyed these venues.
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Date: 6/24/2025 1:27:00 PM
what a vivid descriptive poem Ilene i can picture the stalls so vividly, your poem appeals to all the senses. enjoy your holiday! hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/24/2025 1:04:00 PM
You have described the types of open air markets I always like to check out quite well in this write.
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