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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Callus Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 9:06 AM
In my humble opinion, nothing beats bread, Gary! Congratulations on your fine win! Regards // paul
Smith Avatar
October 16, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Thank you Paul. :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 2:47 PM
such an awesome last line this one has!! So true. Congrats on your win
Smith Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Thank you Andrea. :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Yes, I love the perspective of feeding the hungry. Well done. Congrats on your podium finish, Gary.
Smith Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Thank you Line. :)
Roper Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM
I love this inspirational poem :) congratulations on your win
Smith Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 10:58 AM
Thank you Eve. :)
Goff Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 5:51 PM
3 wonderful lines, Gary!
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Thank you James :)
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