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Flavors of a Canvas

Her canvas awaits the first scoop, She dips her brush in the soup Bouillabaisse caresses her canvas, Stirring the senses of her palate She dips her brush in yet As the stove heats up her palette, Painting the dawn sky With tints of butternut squash Split pea flavor colors the trees Minestrone sways the flower in a breeze, And roses find their hue With brushstrokes of tomato soup She adds a stroke of egg drop too Just a touch of lentil soup will do, Her canvas seems so edible She lets it simmer for a while She can taste her painting's flavor With each brush stroke to savor Now she's ready to eat, Time for a bowl of soup!! 5-11-2022 A Merger With Food Poetry Contest Sponsor: Natasha L Scragg

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Valsa George

Date: 7/31/2022 8:32:00 PM

What wonderful paints you have poured on your edible canvas ! Sad it will be eaten up soon and will not stay to feast the eyes any more ! Belated Congratulations dear Joseph on your win !

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/2/2022 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Creative/Cute" write. Have a blessed/weekend................

Natasha L Scragg

Date: 7/2/2022 6:39:00 AM

A very beautiful illustration. Loving the idea of using soups as different colours of paint. Excellent metaphor. An enjoyable read. Congratulations and thank you for taking part in the contest.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/30/2022 2:27:00 PM

Yum, a fantastically fun read.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/29/2022 9:55:00 AM

VERY NICE. Really I appreciate. A Great ENTRY

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/29/2022 3:46:00 AM

A delicious soup you have prepared for us to savor Joseph. I don’t think you could have written this so well if you haven’t cooked. A delightful entry I hope wins. Blessings xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/27/2022 2:59:00 PM

You are making me hungry Joseph, lol, you paint as well as write, amazing gl in the contest

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/26/2022 8:51:00 PM

You have managed to weave a very romantic poem! great write!

Valsa George

Date: 5/23/2022 10:30:00 PM

So.... a bowl of tasty soup is ready... ! I couldn't wait it to be served ! While it is steaming hot, I have taken a cup full and it tastes so good.... ! :) All the best in the contest... Joseph !

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/21/2022 8:27:00 PM

Clever poetry, Joseph. Guess the soup will never be the same again, the visual looks exciting though.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/19/2022 4:02:00 PM

i am really loving these foodie poems for the contest of Natasha. You were very well inspired to come up with a great write.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/19/2022 10:43:00 AM

Love the way you merge the colors of soup with trees and flowers, hope this is a win for you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/17/2022 12:03:00 PM

Excellent, creative poem Joseph! I enjoyed this :)

Joseph May
Date: 5/17/2022 3:16:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, Glad you liked it

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/16/2022 7:04:00 AM

Wonderful, should be a winner, Joseph:) awesome creativity:) now my mouth is watering:)

Joseph May
Date: 5/16/2022 10:00:00 AM

Thank you Jo, Time for a bowl of soup

Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/14/2022 6:57:00 AM

I love this Joseph all of the flavors merging with each brushstroke ! So creative and fun ! Best for the contest . Susan :)

Joseph May
Date: 5/16/2022 9:59:00 AM

Thank you Susan, glad you liked it

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/13/2022 7:25:00 PM

I'm dipping my spoon in this delicious dish you have created. This is beautiful, festive and poetic, all at the same time. Your thoughts bring a smile, my dear sweet friend. :) Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 5/14/2022 6:19:00 AM

Thank you Brandy, glad you liked it

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/11/2022 11:02:00 PM

WoW! Joseph, This is a good entry for contest theme. I found it to be clever and creative. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice evening:-) Alexis

Joseph May
Date: 5/12/2022 7:17:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, Have a nice day