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Fresh Homemade Bread

Growing up my parents continuously brawled Verbally and throwing things was the norm This day was uniquely funny My Sis thought it was not As an adult my sister sees the comic side Though she was left a little traumatized The events that transpired left me mesmerized Father was busy kneading bread with pride Mother cooking stew in the pot Day was nice and sunny Until mom and dad started brewing up a storm Juiced words and names were ultimately called Dough enough to make twelve loaves was angrily balled  Then thrown with strength, precision and fine form Mom scurried like a swift bunny As to the fridge Sis trot Did not see it coming,  no time to jump aside Dough pinned Sis's head to the fridge, she was pressurized Jan 14, 2020 For Contest - A Little Memory * My sister was 5 years old, I was 11. It was like a cartoon.

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Date: 2/23/2021 10:28:00 AM
Ha ha, poor sis, unfortunately it wasn’t a close miss. Thanks for adding some humour to my morning.
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Date: 2/6/2021 9:56:00 PM
Wow Cecilia! I guess this poem is like a tragi-comedy, funny and sad at the same time. It’s really clear, almost as if you filmed this scene. Good job!
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/23/2021 4:25:00 AM
Exactly...intense and hilarious the day was seared into my brain. Hugs
Date: 2/2/2021 3:24:00 PM
I could picture the final scene, sad scenario with sparring parents but funny at the same time:-) hugs Jan xx
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/23/2021 4:16:00 AM
Yes, this day was a more humorous fight. Hugs
Date: 2/2/2021 10:35:00 AM
Lol! What a fun memory for you but not for your sister. Oh I enjoyed this one greatly :)
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/23/2021 4:17:00 AM
Happy I made you laugh. It is a funny memory. Hugs
Date: 1/15/2021 6:25:00 AM
It's nice to be able to laugh now at our tense moments in the past. Best of luck in the contest, Cecilia. Hugs, John
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:37:00 AM
Yes, I look back and laugh, it truly is the best medicine for tense moments. Thanks John. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 7:18:00 PM
You know, there was anger and tension in my house growing up, and your poem dredged up all the memories that I rarely think of anymore. Took me until past 35 to come to grips with all of it, and then let it go... As you can see, for me your great, and I mean great, write elicits no laughter, only sadness to think of the damage that such a marital relationship can cause... O.K., off my soapbox now: Once again, great write; superb contest entry, Cecilia. Best wishes, Gershon
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:35:00 AM
So sorry if I dredged up unpleasant feelings, but happy to hear you were able to let it all go. Thanks Gershon. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 6:27:00 PM
Oh my !! "Dough pinned Sis's head to the fridge" Of course that wasn't funny then, but to look back- it brings a smile now. Thank you for sharing this trip down memory lane. :) Brandy
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:39:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed my little memory and that I made you smile. It was a hilarious scene. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 5:16:00 PM
oh my, making comedy relief out of it. I really LIKE that. Great poem!!
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:40:00 AM
Thanks Andrea. Happy you liked and enjoyed. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 2:53:00 PM
A storm in the kitchen, an hilarious write Cecilia, though I guess it wasn’t funny at the time... Hugs, Belle :-)
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:42:00 AM
For me it was funny, for my Sis not so much. Glad you it made you laugh. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 12:03:00 PM
Good Grief! My husband and I fight too but so far we don't throw anything but insults. I would hate to have my head glued to the fridge by bread dough. It had to hurt. A fine write my friend with great expression and imagery. God Bless, JB
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:44:00 AM
Thank you Judy. My sister was more shocked then hurt. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 11:46:00 AM
Oh my goodness! I was mad once and hit a lamp that almost hit my daughter. I put myself in check. Anger is not a funny thing, no matter if you are riled up.
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:46:00 AM
Anger certainly isn't, but I can't help but laugh at that outcome. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 8:22:00 AM
Good Lord. That was in part funny. Hope the parents learned their lesson. ~~
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:50:00 AM
Throwing things were their thing when anger bubbled over. This day was funny, many others were not. Hugs
Date: 1/14/2021 6:59:00 AM
Lol I could just picture the scene Cecilia, happy childhood memories. Tom
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 2/2/2021 6:51:00 AM
Yes this memory always makes me laugh. Hugs

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