Kneading

I remember Grandma's kitchen
When I was a newlywed.
To learn to cook was important
But not as important as what was said.

As she kneaded bread on the counter,
Teaching me how to cook,
I learned so many important things
That didn't come from a book.

Side by side we would stand
Kneading bread as we chatted on.
We talked of life and love
And how sometimes things went wrong.

I was blessed to have a Grandma
Who was always there for me.
I still get teary-eyed
When in my memory I see

The two of us, side by side
In a kitchen,  so very small,
Whether baking pies or kneading bread
Or not even cooking at all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Merryman Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM
A lovely tribute to your grandmother, Francine. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 6:18 AM
A belated congratulations to you for your win in P.D's "Mothers day" contest Francine. Love, Carol
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April 3, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Congrats, Francine, on your amazing, heartfelt write! Every child should have a grandma like yours. God bless you, Rhonda
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April 3, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Francine, , Congratulations with your beautiful and heart touching mother'' poem. thank you for supporting my contest*. Have yourself a good night. It was an honor having your poem in my contest, luv~PD
Sweetheart Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 8:37 PM
congrats Francine on a second place win for special lines of sensitivity luv..
Johnson Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Sometimes Grandmas are the best mothers of all. You seemed to have had one of those. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Taylor Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Congrats on your win, Francine. Outstanding write. Nice going, my friend. luv and hugs, Ralph
Brown Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Congratulations Francine on your win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Yah for "K"!". Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 6:48 AM
I'm glad this lovely write made it on to the winners podium Francine, many congratulations on your win in Nikko's fine contest >> James :)
Neels Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 3:50 AM
Awesome memories Francine :) congratulations onyour win in Nikko's contest ~Wilma
Mannan Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 9:42 PM
What a touching poem Francine. Many congratulations for this win.
Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Glad to see this cute poem in the top ten, Francine. Congratulations. Filled with down home memories!
Johnson Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 3:16 PM
How lucky you were that you had a grandma you could talk to and to learn from. And this is a fine poem about her. Congratulations Francine. Love, Joyce
Wilson Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 1:05 PM
This is very touching..Congratulations on your placement in Nikko's contest..Take care~Deb
Freeman Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 9:52 AM
"Congratulations", Francine on a poem well worthy of a top 10 placement. Agape, Moses
Gorelick Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Oh my gosh, how lovely is this. What a special bond ..grandma and you..congrats on your success in the contest...BG
Devonshire Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM
You already know how much I enjoyed reading this poem, so let me just add congratulations, Francine! Love, Carolyn
K. Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 7:41 AM
I really enjoyed reading this Francine :)-- made me smile even more of how you had that wonderful loving relationship with your grandma-- I haven't baked bread in ages--- but reading this made me want to bake some ensaimadas (it's this yummy bread here topped with butter & cheese)-- just love the smell of baking bread-- & kneading bread sure is therapeutic too-- & proofing the dough also looks so cute! ok have to stop now-- super congrats on your win -- nikko :)
Mehta Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Francine
Sweetheart Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Congrats Francine on your big win in Nikko's K contest with this awesome piece and excellent entry my friend on Kneading... remember me and my Mom did this too.. brought back great memories luv... enjoy a sweet success today with luv my friend..
Anderson Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Thnx for the comments you leave on my writes, Francine. .......Jimmy
Fraser Avatar
September 30, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Lovely memories Francine. I can just picture the two of you. A delight to read >> James
Brown Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 11:23 AM
I am happy to be able to sit and read all the diverse poems here at PoetrySoup today. I am glad your poetry was among the ones I am reading today Francine. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 5:59 AM
sweet memories of cooking with your granny. I have those too.
Haick Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 9:13 PM
The wonderful memories of your Grandma are very precious! I recall kneading bread on the counter with my Mama..and since then I always love to smell of fresh bread baking and coffee brewing! Always grateful for sweet memories... Peace, Audrey
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