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Just the Basics

Flour, water, salt, yeast. Staff of life, When hungry, a feast. Entry for 5-3-5 syllables Baker's Dozen Poetry Contest Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy 5/10/18. Placed 2nd.

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/16/2018 9:06:00 AM

In my humble opinion, nothing beats bread, Gary! Congratulations on your fine win! Regards // paul

Gary Smith
Date: 10/16/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thank you Paul. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/14/2018 2:47:00 PM

such an awesome last line this one has!! So true. Congrats on your win

Gary Smith
Date: 10/14/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2018 2:24:00 PM

Yes, I love the perspective of feeding the hungry. Well done. Congrats on your podium finish, Gary.

Gary Smith
Date: 10/14/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thank you Line. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/14/2018 10:10:00 AM

I love this inspirational poem :) congratulations on your win

Gary Smith
Date: 10/14/2018 10:58:00 AM

Thank you Eve. :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 10/6/2018 5:51:00 PM

3 wonderful lines, Gary!

Gary Smith
Date: 10/6/2018 5:52:00 PM

Thank you James :)