Grandma Low's Doughnuts

In total darkness flesh rests
and at first light rises.
Sky blue eyes search 
bibles and cookbooks for direction.
Bless cheeks with pink powder blush.
Punch dough down.
Dress fingers in white flour dust.
Invoke a flame.
She commands all the elements,
motions us to stand and watch
at her tall stove-pot.
We peer over the edge
into galaxies of hot oil.
Planets pop and bob into life.
Aroma undoes us and
time floats hellishly slow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Warlov Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Sounds (and smells) like the stuff God's love is made of. Powdered sugar and stardust.
Agustin Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Austin Avatar
May 5, 2009 at 2:51 PM
You're kind of Dickensy at bringing a scene to life. Stacey told me about you in glowing terms and I believe every word. Love, daver
Richards Avatar
May 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM
This is excellent poetry...."planets pop and bob into life"...the imagination in this stunning poem is wonderful....I would love to take a bite of one of those warm "planets" right this moment!
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