Jeff Kyser Poet Other

Basmati Rice

Indian Basmati:
no ordinary rice
or Gundry’s being nice,
I don’t know which.

Lectins can be boiled out,
Gundry is insistent
starch becomes resistant,
chilled overnight.

I have to say it was
not very fluffy though:
a bit like risotto;
turned out alright.

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An Abhanga, an Indian form, 6x-6a-6a-4x

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Linda Alice Fowler January 30, 2023 at 8:12 AM I, too, enjoy new poetic forms - and rice! Nice one Jeff! :)

Gershon Wolf January 28, 2023 at 9:16 PM I think you are the Master Chef of New Poetic Forms, my friend. Bravo!

Victor Buhagiar January 27, 2023 at 1:43 AM Great write. I love rice but would prefer the long-grained type. Jeff Kyser January 27, 2023 at 5:26 AM I went to Sam's Club to find some, ended up coming home with a 20 lb bag - I hope we like it a lot!

Unseeking Seeker January 26, 2023 at 7:51 PM Interesting poetry form you’ve dug up, Jeff Jeff Kyser January 27, 2023 at 5:26 AM Kudos to poets collective dot org for all the interesting forms they keep there. I've really enjoyed looking through them and trying various one out.

Paula Goldsmith January 26, 2023 at 3:47 PM I enjoyed your "Basmati Rice" write. Now let's eat. Have a great day............ Jeff Kyser January 27, 2023 at 5:29 AM THanks, Paula - I hope your day is blessed as well!