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Encapsulate An Emotion

Popcorn pops!
The bag swells with golden steam. I stop
the microwave to top off papa's favorite bowl.
Salt christens the glistening treat
and I retreat into the family room twilight

as papa pushes play.

2019, F 21
encapsulate an emotion contest, sponsored by nina parmenter

Copyright © Jack Webster | Year Posted 2019

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/25/2019 6:36:00 PM Back with much deserved congrats, Jack. Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/26/2019 12:05:00 PM Thank you, Line

Andrew Fairchild Date: 2/24/2019 1:23:00 AM This is a wonderful, homey piece. I like that you chose 'papa's favorite bowl' and 'golden steam'. A winner! Congratulations! Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/24/2019 6:37:00 AM Thank you so much, Andrew!

P.S. Awtry Date: 2/23/2019 10:04:00 PM Oh, I can't wait! This not only captures the emotion, it's like a Norman Rockwell! Congratulations dear poet! Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/24/2019 6:36:00 AM Thank you so much, P.S. it's not often i write about my dad. Glad you enjoyed it.

Susan Ashley Date: 2/23/2019 9:13:00 PM Oh I just love the family spirit and the cozy emotions in your poem, Jack. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/24/2019 6:35:00 AM Thank you, Susan!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/23/2019 11:46:00 AM yum yum. LOVE THIS ONE> Anticipation and pure pleasure is for ME, popcorn and a movie!! Congrats on this joyous write. Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/23/2019 8:39:00 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Laura Leiser Date: 2/23/2019 10:59:00 AM Your clever poem sets up the scene very nicely, Jack! Such an enjoyable emotion of anticipation! Congrats on your win :) Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/23/2019 8:40:00 PM Thank you, Laura!

Alexis Y. Date: 2/23/2019 9:24:00 AM Hi Jack, I really enjoyed this one. Congratulations on your 7th place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/23/2019 8:47:00 PM Thank you so much, Alexis!

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/23/2019 9:19:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Jack! Janice Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/23/2019 8:40:00 PM Thank you, Janice!

Line Gauthier Date: 2/21/2019 9:20:00 AM Togetherness. Sounds a a fun winter afternoon or fun night any time of the year. Well done, Jack. Login to Reply Jack Webster Date: 2/21/2019 11:19:00 PM Thanks, Line!