Sotto Poet Poet Terzanelle

Terzanelle - Muffin

Written: January 22, 2026, for contest Sponsored by: Joseph May

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The muffin batter sits, poised for the heat
A tender blend of flour, milk, and the air
I stir it softly, focused on the treat

I handle the dough with velvety care 
Its smoothness is a hint of flavors' shape
A tender blend of flour, milk, and air

The muffin dough begins its languid crepe
It rises, soaked in the nuggets of knead
Its smoothness is a hint of flavors' shape
 
A low-fat pumpkin bran muffin dish leads
Butter and sugar, whisked till soft and pale
It rises, soaked in the nuggets of knead

I swirl, I turn, I listen to the rain,
The muffin batter sits, poised for the heat.
A bittersweet cadence I can't restrain;
I stir it softly, focused on the treat.

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sara Etgen-Baker January 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM a unique topic written in this unique but captivating form. I think of muffin batter differently now :-)

Andrea Dietrich January 23, 2026 at 11:03 AM A very original and delicious theme , the making of muffins. A charming write, Sotto.

Victor Buhagiar January 23, 2026 at 1:38 AM I used to love muffins. Not now for health reasons.

CayCay Godwin January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM Very nicely done! I truly enjoyed, most of my senses did.

Paige Hind January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM This is UNCOMMON. I love it. In my favs for sure

Yann Rolland January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM delicious and inspiring, would taste that again, bravo poet

Kim Rodrigues January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM Fave! Fave! Fave! I really like this! Makes me hungry for the muffins and the baking.