How 2 Bake A Poem

Mix maroon heart with amber ambition
Silver start swiftly amethyst affliction 
How do you heal when you’re blue broken 
Create a poetic meal to eat keep hope and

Stir in sandy sonnets from years in the rain
Sprinkle Senryu, haiku despite peach pain
Let cranberry couplets cream morbid thought
Sift soulful sentiment knitted like amber art

Add a dollop of daylight in your wisest words
And mince moonlight sautéed by wing of bird
Knead the dough of poems soul as it forms
Pour in powdered pan man, woman so warm

Bake to taste by lavender lake full of adjectives 
You’ll know when it’s done for it’s like magic is
Transforming minds and making designs of brain
That’s how to bake a poem, green grace stay sane
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Challender Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Great POTD & congratulations! You have baked some fabulous lines into a decent poem there. Best regards :) M.
Jones Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Thanks Martin
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Knead the dough of poems soul as it forms Pour in powdered pan man, woman so warm… Stir in sandy sonnets from years in the rain Sprinkle Senryu, haiku despite peach pain…Enjoyed, made me smile…Congrats on POTD!
Jones Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
You have a beautiful smile Kim! So nice to see your face and thanks!
Romios Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Totally awesome Pangie)))))congratulations, poetess!
Jones Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thanks Pangie and happy new year!
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
My, this is filled with delightful aromas and is so heart lifting! I enjoyed partaking of your delectable poem! Delicious!! :D I love it!
Jones Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Aw thank you Bj!
Read Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Sorry I'm late with my congratulations on your POTD Karen, been laid up with a bad cold. xx
Jones Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Oh no! No worries! Rest and take care
Toney Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Karen, I love the line “Knead the dough of poems soul as it forms …” That shows the need to put some work into it. ;-) Congratulations on Poem of the Day!
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It’s so cool you like that line as it has special meaning for me too! Thanks dear Mark and have a wonderful 2025!
Harp Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hello again, Congratulations on Poem of the Day, well deserved, Karen.
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Moon Harp I am appreciative you help make the day special! Thank you!
Jayasankar Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
You are so creative dear Karen. Enjoyed reading your insights on how to bake a poem. Hearty congratulations on your potd honor. Wishing you a very happy 2025!. Hugs ~ Ani
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Anitha I appreciate that and feel honored you took time to read it! Thanks and have a blessed happy 2025!
Buehler Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
So beautiful, Karen! Congratulations on POTD. :)
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
That means so much coming from you as I admire your work Evelyn! Thanks and happy new year!
mysore Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
you are a prodigious cook my dear friend. what a lovely way to welcome 2025, soulful write, am so happy and proud to see you bask in POTD Sun! Enjoy..
Omrane Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Your Poem was brilliant Karen! You are so gifted and talented. Happy 2025! - Sarah
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Oh my! What a lovely compliment Sarah I am working to improve and are humbled by your support as you are just as gifted! Thank you very much!
Kaufman Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Dear Karen, "How 2 Bake a poem", so deserving of the POTD honor. I've always admired your poetic use of color in so many of your poems and this one is a true gem. Happy 2025!
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Wow your comment made me smile Nancy! So honored you consider this a gem! Happy 2025 as well and blessings!
Peck Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Your poem is so wonderful, Karen! Big congratulations for POTD!
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you kindly Ann!
Wolf Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
See what I mean about your unique, polished style, Karen?! Congrats on POTD! :) Gershon
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Aw you make me blush! Thanks for believing in me Gershon! Hugs
Bartley Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I liked the alliteration throughout the poem. Nicely done. A well-deserved POTD!
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What a kind comment Benjamin thanks so much!
Nicole Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This thought dearest Karen, is beautiful in every way. ' Add a dollop of daylight in your wisest words. ' While sharing poetry, each word should embrace the heart with kindness. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hugs from my heart dear Brandy and thanks!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations Dear Karen, what an amazing poem you have created with great metaphors! "And mince moonlight sautéed by wing of bird.." how imaginative! This recipe with right ingredients is definitely a winner!
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Your comment made me smile! Thanks you Malabika!
La France Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Karen, an amazing fun poem, well done and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY ~
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Constance thanks so much!
Tor Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Karen back to congratulate you on receiving POTD. I told you it was an amazing write... You hit a home run with this one Karen...
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Wow you did! Thanks for stopping by again Michael!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
And mince moonlight sautéed by wing of bird Knead the dough of poems soul as it forms…your poem recipe is colorful, catharsis highlighted, and yes a poem absolutely can transform the brain. Hugs And happiness! ~ Kim (Congrats on POTD)
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Hugs back Kim and thanks!
Gifford Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This is such a beautiful and creative poem, Karen. Loved it. Congratulations on your POTD win, my friend. Wishing you a fabulous weekend.
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you for your kindness. I was really surprised by the potd designation and honored. Enjoy your weekend as well Zyrool!
Woods Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
What a beautiful picture of poetry! Describing things with colors works so well here! So happy you earned POTD with this gem! Xoxo
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Thanks so much Crystal!
Greenhough Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Wow. This is a brain magnetizing poem of exotic metaphors. Your poem certainly deserves POTD. Congratulations.
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
That’s so sweet of you! Thank you Hilda!
M  Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Whoohoo, yummo and Congratulaions on POTD sweet Karen! Happy to see your name up here…..Debx
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Aw you are so sweet! I appreciate that Deb it’s a nice surprise getting potd!
Hind Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I liked this. Congrats on POTD! :)
Jones Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
So glad you liked it Paige thanks a lot!
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