Seeded

I love any bread with seeds -
Bagels, rolls or rye,
Pumpernickel, crusty loaves -
They all will satisfy.

Caraway and sesame
My appetite will spur;
But poppy seeds, above all others,
Are what I prefer.

Some cakes and muffins, even scones,
Are dotted with those seeds.
When I am in a bakery,
My mouth knows what it needs.

I marvel at those people,
Who will willingly abstain
From the joy of crunching seeded food
To eat a bagel plain.

They miss the subtle flavors
That all tiny seeds bequeath;
Though their one advantage is they won't
Have seeds stuck in their teeth!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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January 9, 2012 at 11:02 AM
I am right with you ilene. Sometimes it is amazing the tastes that can be released by one tiny, little seed. I caution you , however, avoid the poppy seeds before taking a drug test for employment! This was a fun and entertaining read - thanks for sharing. Joe
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January 9, 2012 at 10:52 AM
lol yes..very un-lady like always pulling bits of something out of my teeth! Light & Love
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