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Mulligatawny - Poetry Soup

Mulligatawny, soup for you, Uniquely, peppered, seasoned through, Lots of ingredients, we might use, Lentils, a mustard seed or two, Interesting flavours, we might choose, Garlic, chillies, tamarind too, Adapting, finding, something new, Trial and error, tastes good, it's true, Always learning, that's what we do, Warming, nourishing, filling too, North, South, East, West, the whole world through, Your soulful bowl, of poet's stew.

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Date: 8/8/2024 6:02:00 AM
Hi Martin, Lovely acrostic on ps. pps We aren't vegan are we? LOL
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Martin Challender
Date: 8/8/2024 6:39:00 AM
Not vegan Nancy but do love a spicy soup! Thanks for the feedback :)
Date: 6/11/2024 8:42:00 AM
Excellent acrostic, Martin! Good luck with the contest. Cheers from Canada, Jim.
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Martin Challender
Date: 6/11/2024 8:47:00 AM
Many thanks Jim! I do love an acrostic :)
Date: 6/7/2024 11:52:00 PM
I applaud this poem. It sounds like a good recipe. You added great rhyme to enhance the flavor. Good luck.
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Martin Challender
Date: 6/8/2024 12:21:00 AM
Glad you like the rhyme Hilda :) Growing up Mulligatawny was a real treat (though usually from a tin). Many thanks for your best wishes!
Date: 6/7/2024 2:01:00 AM
Refreshing and entertaining! Is this for contest?
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Martin Challender
Date: 6/7/2024 2:13:00 AM
Many thanks Karen! You can't beat a spicy rib-sticking soup! Yes I entered today.

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