Andrea Dietrich Poet Quintain (English)

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Best Scent of My Childhood

There is a food from my childhood
which was loved by all my family.
We loved its smell, so recognizable, and its taste so good.
My sisters and I learned how to fix it easily.
We’d pop it up and eat it Sunday nights with Bonanza on tv!

Roast beef comes in second place, but this salty snack
smells so wonderful when it permeates the air,
my mouth starts watering. I am ready to attack
any popcorn, for when its scent invades my nosebuds, I could swear
I turn into a very very eager hungry bear!


March 23, 2018 for Sara Kendrick's 
The Scent Of Baking Bread, The Scent Of Clean Sheets Fresh Off The Clothesline

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Andrew Crisci April 1, 2018 at 8:39 PM Congratulations on your win in Sandra's contest, Andrea. The smell of popcorn brings me back to those happy days of Bonanza when my family and I gathered to watch our favorite show on TV. Memories are a part of our lives and our only regret is not being able to bring them back. I enjoyed reading your delightful poem. Have a wonderful Monday. Kind Regards, Andrew.

Randy Steele April 1, 2018 at 7:29 PM Awesome poem, Andrea. There is never any mistaking the smell of freshly popped popcorn. One of the things that can still be enjoyed today. Well done.

Sandra Haight March 30, 2018 at 9:32 PM A great Quintain about your favorite scent, Andrea. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier March 30, 2018 at 8:24 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Andrea.

Sara Kendrick March 30, 2018 at 5:14 PM Enjoyed reading your work. I thought this one was you when I read it because you had told me how you loved popcorn and how much you ate of it. Thank you for your participation and congrats on it being on the winners' lineup. Sara

Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 12:46 PM I much prefer the smell of roast beef to popcorn but I know how you still love it! congrats on your win Andrea:-) hugs jan xx

Probir Gupta March 30, 2018 at 12:09 PM What a pleasant smell, Andrea ... Congratulations on your nice win ...

Mick Talbot March 30, 2018 at 2:00 AM Yummy popcorn still a treat for my tummy! Congratulations on your win Andrea... Mick

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 30, 2018 at 1:55 AM Congratulations on your win, Andrea with a finely crafted poem.

Eve Roper March 29, 2018 at 10:03 PM Congratulations on your win! Have a wonderful Easter Hugs Eve

Susan Gentry March 29, 2018 at 8:24 PM Congratulations on your win with this poem of memories!

Tom Cunningham March 29, 2018 at 11:56 AM Congratulations Andrea. Tom

Chris Hagy March 25, 2018 at 3:44 PM I love the title you picked for this!...so artfully crafted this one... being a horse girl, I watched Bonanza re-runs too. Of course I liked "Little Joe", but I liked "Adam's" horse the best :) Have a great day Andrea :)

Marc Acrich March 25, 2018 at 11:21 AM I still make popcorn, but the ones in a bag are really bad for you, it has dangerous chemicals,  So it's better just to get a plastic container full of the kernals I wrote a poem all about the Jewish foods and friends that would come over   We will get to it eventually

Sakshi Singh March 24, 2018 at 12:15 PM I actually smelled it through your beautiful poem also. Aaahhhh! Yummmmm! :)

Joseph May March 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM The smell of popcorn always reminds me of a move theatre....Wonderful write Andrea

John Gondolf March 24, 2018 at 7:44 AM OH, Andrea, I so agree with this. When I was young the invention of Jiffy Pop was the greatest thing since sliced bread; now all we have to do is zap that little package in the microwave. And popcorn always goes with your favorite beverage, whatever that may be. John

Eileen Manassian March 24, 2018 at 7:11 AM :) How sweet! When we were in the States, we'd watch Bonanza on TV. This poem brought good memories of happier times for me. As for popcorn...you can't go wrong with that. I like caramel popcorn...Lovely, dear. Good luck with the contest.

Vijay Pandit March 24, 2018 at 6:42 AM A joyful recollection of childhood memories..well articulated fondness for your favorite treat..best for a win, Andrea.

Line Gauthier March 24, 2018 at 12:46 AM Sweet, Andrea. Charming memories.

CayCay Godwin March 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM Had time to quick read messages - so sorry 'bout the Joel thing (yes, I love that name, too). This is delightful Andrea and it gave me my first idea for the contest. I had been wondering where my 'teach' would take this one, now I know and I loved the joy conveyed in your poem. Love you, too ... CayCay (me-doc for me)

Sunlite Wanter March 23, 2018 at 6:49 PM Yum! Think I'll sign off for tonight and go throw a bag in the microwave. (In Bonanza days, we used a covered skillet to shake.) Thanks for the memory.

Frederic Parker March 23, 2018 at 5:52 PM There are two foods everyone loves, ice cream and popcorn, and you are right about the scent

Tom Cunningham March 23, 2018 at 5:44 PM What a beautiful aroma it gives off, oh I used to love Bonanza. Happy days. Good luck Andrea. Tom