Chef - Dad

If he were my Dad, he would be the best.
A distinguished Chef that taught me to cook.
An ever loving Heart, beats in his chest.
His spare time , he writes a Poetry book.
When its done; as a Poetry Family; We should all take a look.
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I have a distinct advantage, in the Culinary Arts.
“Dad” was a self made Chef : Loved by Culinary : ALL.
You have an distinct advantage, with your Ever Loving Hearts.
We climb the stairs of Poetry; to the Poet Laureate’s Hall.
We spend half of Eternity, reading Poems upon the wall.

He's a teacher, a Chef, a poet; a husband that Loves his Wife.
Allthough she now lives in Heaven, as she has for forty years.
His heart has found someone new; that has given him new life.
Barbara Jean, whom I call Mom; has dried up past forlorn tears. 
He is a man deeply in love with everyone he knows, he loves all his peers.

This is a Quintain I wrote for Francine Roberts Contest "  English Quintain Contest
Dedicated to "Dad  and Mom" Harry D. Johnson aka Harry, HG, Liege and Barbara Jean
Gorlick aka BG, Mom I wrote this Dec. 3 I added the third stanza today Dec. 14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 10, 2016 at 1:14 AM
Hi Chef, Enjoyed the way you expressed your poem. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you once day soon. LOVE LINDA
Song Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Congrats on this winning write. I love the story that unfolded...it was like being in a poetry haven! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gwendolen
Breidenthal Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM
So touching! ^.^ You are a very talented poet! And late congrats on your placement by the way! Always, Laura
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Hi Kenny-Thanks so much for your comments-LOL about your friends all being crazy! I have many crazy ones too! Don't worry about the forms...once you know how to write a poem (which you do) you can just 'read up' on the new forms. I had no idea how to do a kimo until I read it the other day. Then, you just think of idea and tailor the syllable count, etc. You'll be just fine....the more you do the easier it gets...I promise. Love, Natalie
Brown Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your super placement in Francine's "English Quintain" contest Kenny. Love, Carol
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
December 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Kenny-Wow...congrats. on your HM in Francine's contest...that is so great to place in your 1st contest!
Dietrich Avatar
December 18, 2011 at 12:26 AM
And a BIG congrats for your win in this contest. The HM is good because there were no multiple winners and the list was small. so you did really great to get on the list!
Johnson Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Wow!! Your first poem and its a winner. Congratulations. Welcome to our poetry corner. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 9:26 PM
congrats on your honorable mention in my contest Kenny, this was a well done quintain with good rhyming, a wonderful job done for your first contest entry
Cooper Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM
great pen!
Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 9:22 PM
soupmail.
Roberts Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 10:58 PM
soup mail
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM
I sure hope they can meet each other on ONE coast very soon then! I thought you were seeing him at the hospital so I am confused!
A Fledgling Poet Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM
I to live in Vermont and i do see him everyday at Dartmouth- hitchcock hospital. he loves Barbara as he loves Lenore. Yours A Fledgling Poet Kenny
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Hey, I see you got on here. HOW cool and how nice to learn about HG in this poem. I had no idea that HG is living with Barbara??!!! I knew they liked each other. Gosh, I wish Barbara would tell me these things!! (are they getting married?)
A Fledgling Poet Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Chef (HG, Harry) would love to ask the Question. the answer - ???
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM
I absolutely love this Kenny! I am more than happy to help you whenever you need...but I am far from an expert. I am best w/ writing short stories, etc. I went to college and have a journalism degree so am more apt for press/magazine. I only started writing poetry in July. I think you may need someone more experienced, like Francine or Carolyn...but I am more than happy to help if I am able. Much luck to you in the contest. Don't forget to edit and add the date :)
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December 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM
A wonderful tribute to "Chef", Kenny. Welcome to the Soup. Kim
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