James Marshall Goff Poet Narrative

Homemade Dumplings

Homemade Dumplings


Now watch this she would say my mother taught me this
And her mother taught her you might not get another chance
Everythings in the book I did change the pallbearers for you
Recently made it easier for you thanks mom that’s really kind
Of you was it 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 mom? Flour to eggs I gotta keep it
Simple in my head you know I gotta look at that book one day
Where did you say you kept it again?




04.03.10  11:30pm

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Joyce Johnson April 9, 2010 at 10:18 PM Reminds me of my mama's noodle recipe. It was a cup of eggs, a tablespoon of water and enough flour to make a stiff dough. I think. Nice mmory p[oem. Joyce

Doris Culverhouse April 9, 2010 at 7:33 PM funny--yep I watch my mom and grand moms cook and things are just passed down, now my nannie is gone and so are alot of her recipes. she was the best cook.

Sara Kendrick April 6, 2010 at 5:43 AM Yes, sometimes things that should have been written down went down to the grave...Things that could have been tape recorded typed out in just a matter of minutes ends at death...Keep the creative pen flowing...I hope that you have not had a recent death...Sara

Carrie Richards April 4, 2010 at 7:51 AM I love this!!!!!!!! You captured what is in my head...what is often in my heart of memories!! What a wonderful poem, this is, what you have written between the lines. Yes!!

Carolyn Devonshire April 4, 2010 at 7:15 AM EXACTLY what goes through my mind when I try to recreate my mother's apple pie, Jim. Put the recipe book aside and go out and enjoy your Easter! Love, Carolyn

Susan Palli April 4, 2010 at 2:47 AM Loved it!

Andrea Dietrich April 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM A lot more going on in here than dumplings. An interesting write, James. thanks so much for responding to my blog. Not too sure what mojo buttons are.I guess I should look for your poem? Luv,Andrea

Poet Destroyer A April 3, 2010 at 9:55 PM Sneaky! A pleasure to read Nice.P.D was here