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*Note: I created and posted this poem at Haiku Shack’s Substack account in response to Cendrine Marrouat’s weekly prompt, May 5, 2025. This poem, therefore, is not plagiarized and is my original creation.

This poem was submitted to "Poetic Spice" poetry contest, Joseph May, sponsor, January 17, 2026.

RECIPE FOR POETRY SOUP

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Would like to come face to face with Gordon Ramsey.
          Being on his reality cooking show quite suits my fancy.
Would like to create poetry soup worthy of his exaltation,
          One that would make my soup a meaningful sensation.
What ingredients do I use,
          Ones that would favor my persnickety muse?
The answer is simple you’ll quickly see.
          Follow my advice, and the ‘bees knees’ you’re sure to be.
Start with a base of words so sweet,
          Carefully chosen to make your poem complete.
Stir in a medley of metaphors, 
          While snacking on some petit fours.
Add a dash of delightful imagery
          As you drink some wine from the local distillery. 
Throw in a pinch of personification.
          Stir and simmer and wait for aromatic conflation. 
Spoon in syntactic seasoning for extra zing.
          Remember to double check your apron string. 
Toss in just the right amount of thyme.
          Mince up some cadence and rhyme.
Throw in just a smidgen of wit.
          Too much can be a distraction, I must admit.
Slowly sauté a couple of similes.
          Doing so creates entrancing epiphanies.
‘Tis easy cooking up poetry—it’s like flicking your wrist.
          Let the ingredients simmer while waiting to submit.
When it's time to serve,
          Pour out your poetry soup with verve.
A steaming bowl, a feast for the mind.
          You’ll nourish souls, one poem at a time.

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Charles Messina

January 23, 2026 at 5:32 AM

Love this, Sara...belated Congrats on POTD! ~Charlie

Deb M

January 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Belated POTD Congratulations Sara on a fun and upbeat write!! Debx

Paige Hind

January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM

YAY! Belated congrats on POTD!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

January 20, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Dear Sara, This one made me smile. You’ve got such an easy hand with playful craft, and it shows. I love how you mix the culinary bits with the poetic ones without forcing anything and it all lands naturally, like you’re talking to a friend while stirring the pot. It’s you enjoying the art. Winter Blessings, Sara, Daniel

Line Gauthier

January 19, 2026 at 6:54 PM

Sounds delightfully delicious ~

Bill Baker

January 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Loved it, Sara! Congratulations on this fine "soup" poem being chosen as the POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Daisy Meadows

January 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM

Congratulations on your POTD.Well done. A fun poem.

Brandy Nicole

January 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM

' You’ll nourish souls, one poem at a time. ' I like this thought Sara, because that's what poetry does. Especially when given and then received with kindness. Your thoughts bring a smile. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, always. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Me Me

January 18, 2026 at 6:39 PM

I have never heard a professional chef curse as much as Gordon Ramsey , are we all talking about the same guy?

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM

thank you for your kind and gentle thoughts and words, Brandy. Grateful my poem brought you a smile....wishing you a wonderful week, hugs, Sara

Me Me

January 18, 2026 at 1:57 PM

Gordon Ramsey is not really fair and credible but good poem??

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM

thanks for visiting and commenting.

I Am Anaya

January 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM

Goodin can't be beat, soup! Congratulations on POTD Sara! Hope your having a nice long MLK weekend! Anaya

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM

thank you, kind lady, for reading and for making comments. Wishing you a relaxing MLK weekend as well, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

January 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "RECIPE FOR POETRY SOUP" write. Have a blessed day/week with your win...............

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM

You're always so encouraging, Paula! Thanks for your upbeat words, hugs, Sara

Eve Roper

January 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM

Hard sometimes to get all the ingredients in the bowl. Perfect, congratulations on POTD

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM

many thanks, dear Eve!

Mike Bayles

January 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM

Sara, congratulations on POTD. Your poem is a delightful dish well-served.

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM

thanks for reading and commenting, Mike. Grateful

Beryl Edmonds

January 18, 2026 at 7:19 AM

Sara, that’s a wonderful recipe for PoetrySoup, I’m sure Gordon Ramsey would agree. Congratulations on having received the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM

thanks, sweet Beryl, for your visit and comments. Have a blessed week, hugs,Sara

Kim Rodrigues

January 18, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Throw in just a smidgen of wit. Too much can be a distraction, I must admit. Slowly sauté a couple of similes. Doing so creates entrancing epiphanies…my favorite ingredients in your soup ;) Congrats on POTD, dear Sara!!

sara Etgen-Baker

January 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM

thanks, Kim, for your delightful and encouraging comments. Appreciate your, hugs, Sara