Miso

a first sip of miso soup
exotic and warm
forging a downward path
flowing like a life force
transporting me
as I close my eyes
to a timeless moment
sharing with countless kin
through the ages
young and old
some in the prime of life
some near their final breath
the sum of their days
deep in their heart



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on March 6, 2019 for STANDARD CONTEST 190 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

Originally posted on October 11, 2018

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 3/8/2019 6:12:00 PM

Nice Win Miss Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/8/2019 7:09:00 PM

Thank you, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/15/2018 11:20:00 AM

How sublime that you have crafted this lovely poem from the subject of Miso. One of my favorites as well!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/15/2018 11:28:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Mike. Most appreciated.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 10/13/2018 10:04:00 AM

What a coincidence - I had two bowls of wonderful miso soup at a Japanese restaurant last night and it warmed my stomach and my heart! I love the symbolic connection with memories of loved one. Great write, Line! Hugs. Pandita

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/13/2018 10:28:00 AM

What a fun coincidence, Pandita. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/12/2018 10:56:00 AM

LOVE this!... even though it makes me hungry for miso soup! ;P

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/12/2018 11:16:00 AM

LOL. Thanks for your delightful visit, Rhona.