Jack Webster Poet I do not know?

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

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Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 6:36 PM Back with much deserved congrats, Jack. Jack Webster February 26, 2019 at 12:05 PM Thank you, Line

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janice Canerdy February 23, 2019 at 9:19 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Jack! Janice Jack Webster February 23, 2019 at 8:40 PM Thank you, Janice!

Line Gauthier February 21, 2019 at 9:20 AM Togetherness. Sounds a a fun winter afternoon or fun night any time of the year. Well done, Jack. Jack Webster February 21, 2019 at 11:19 PM Thanks, Line!