All Rise

I pity those who can’t eat bread
But opt for gluten-free instead
For sourdough with hardened crust
And slathered butter is a must.

A bagel topped with lots of seeds
Is all a body really needs
Or onion rolls that softly squish
To complement most any dish.

A loaf of rye with caraway
Or garlic knots can make my day
And pumpernickel, deeply brown,
Has never ever let me down.

A fresh-baked challah, ripped apart,
Then dipped in sauce – be still, my heart!
Focaccia’s another treat
That must be sad to never eat.

I could go on and on, you know,
Expounding on the joys of dough.
For me, the truth is absolute – 
There really is no substitute!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Excellent exposition of everything no-carb dieters like me secretly yearn for (whether we admit it or not. At least I admit it). Tastes good even on the screen! :) gw
Adams Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 11:26 AM
You are making me hungry with this gem Ilene! Think I'll go have a "Samich!" Well done my friend!....pat
Kiser Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:27 PM
So true; I do love bread. You've got me wanting some nice olive nut spread on a nice sesame seed bagel. Beautifully penned, now I'm hungry.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 5:07 PM
I adore the breads you mention Ilene but I do have a gluten intolerance. Somehow sourdough doesn't bother me that much which I am very thankful for. Your wonderful poem just made me really hungry as it is 1pm here and I have forgotten to eat breakfast or lunch. I got carried away reading poetry! hugs, Connie : ) xxoo
Murray Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:57 PM
I put the toaster and breadbox away today Ilene, as soon as my last child left. Not a big fan of bread, but I am a fan of this wonderful doughy poem.
Allison Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:51 PM
I'm not a massive bread fan in fact we eat less and less these days but give me a freshly baked baguette mmmm. I would love to eat challah again it is many years since I've tasted that lovely bread i so used to look forward to a Friday night and the ritual with lighting the candles i can still remember most of the prayer!!!:-) hugs Jan xx
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