Mixing Flavors of Soup

Slow- fire gleams upon a nearby field as I gather herbs from twig-like strips adding creamy broth to stir the brew under a moonlight of summer’s heat … The mellow breeze warms my thoughts where hands pour lemon mint, in a campfire kindling essence of words for poetry soup: then to grasp fireflies brightly adorned until cheeks flush with tales spun nightlong. The purée explodes to drink the light of my muse, her delicacy soaked in potion with a dash of tangy sage to flame verse or rhyme Oh the meal is simple but rich, delicious, releasing a flavour uncommon even to me… a concoction different each time , when a woman’s mix of language heals, excites, and chars each sip of soup mixed from the heart’s campfire. Contest: Cindy Rockwell’s My Poetry Soup Recipe 1.30.2017

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Date: 2/4/2017 12:56:00 PM
Hello there Nette, I see you women are mixing it up out there.' I enjoy reading stuff just on the 'soup' & its good to see this one from your worthy pen.'
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Date: 1/30/2017 11:28:00 AM
Nothing like a little alphabet soup to warm the soul. Wonderful write as always, nette:)
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Date: 1/30/2017 7:32:00 AM
Very beautiful Nette. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 1/30/2017 4:01:00 AM
- It tastes delicious, Nette :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/29/2017 6:45:00 PM
A different concoction each time. I'm sitting by your campfire. What a wonderful aroma!
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Date: 1/29/2017 4:31:00 PM
Sounds like you are re -enacting an ancient tradition. Save some soup for me! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 1/29/2017 2:53:00 PM
Oh beautifully done Nette. I have often said that words have a flavor and if we change one word in a sentence we change the flavor of the poem. Words can be sweet to cajole or entice, soothing to heal hurt feelings, bitter to cause harm or express disappointment, hot to express anger or excitement, and even stinky when expressing filth or evil intentions. Bravo . Great job. God Bless, JB
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