Long Braised Poems

Ceridfen had little trouble adjusting her menu to accommodate the new arrival.  She brought out a terrine of pumpkin soup, savory with a hint of spice and honey.  A casserole of squash and...

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I, A. Robbie - Ham guilty for gobbledygook...
and ruffling turkey feathers!

An innocent A1 miss steak kin kith
once, a former main lion resident 
living social where Tigress and Euphrates 
converge and pool into Lake Wobegone ...

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"What time is it" she thought, as she lie on the ground
Her bare naked body had been beaten and bound
fine hairs on her arms stood erect, nipples were taut
Wandering eyes were mobile, the rest of...

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I flung my bloodied bathrobe onto a dusty mahogany bureau and roared: “Did we frighten
the scarecrows tonight, my love? Whose catch was it anyway? Yours or mine? We invited 10
guests to our dungeon this evening....

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 We Danced  written by Poet John Heck

I penned a couplet for you today.
Rather, a quill manipulated
my hand and scrawled mendacity.
The misanthrope's who read the ode
applauded with flippers on.

Such insight. Such depth.

Mussolini meets Monet...

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The clocks upon the wall are stopped,
they haven’t worked for years.
It could be any time in Tokyo, 
in London, Paris or New York.

It’s late, and deadlines, met or missed, 
are past. The news is done,...

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The Pleasure of your Company
                      is Requested 
      ...

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Her whispers walked into 
my heart like whirlwind at 
twilight,
each phrase turned to 
solemn sentences like a 
graveyard farewell.

Metalic words stirred the 
cloud and melted into the 
teardrops falling my skies,
''It's over, don't bother to...

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I was at one thirty once,
Now I am at two fifteen,
Time has moved incrementally,
Like my weight and BMI,
Crept up gradually, in small bites,
Of cheesecakes and raspberries,
And sips of mellow liqueurs.
The jelly donuts, braised salmon,
And finely...

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Her whispers walked into my heart like whirlwind at twilight,
each phrase turned to the solemn sentences
like the lines of a graveyard farewell,
those metalic words stirred the cloud
and melted into teardrops in my skies.
''It's over, don't...

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I look to you in Autumn's merge with the climax of love
for the fragrance of scented leaves in the trees
I look to you in the quaint forest all alone
with the howling of owls in the...

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"So you're educated and beautiful.  Ms. 
Night tell me about your dreams or is 
working at the bank enough fullfillment?"  
"Excuse me may I take your order?"  
interrupted the waiter.  "Let...

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Braised beef cheeks in wine
with deep-fried cauliflower
with a honey mambo sauce
was my companion that
evening. The salad which
Was enough to make me
hungry cornered me, I made
room for the entree. Warmed
Over apple pie and icecream
made me happy....

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Have I ever told you that
   … as you lie next to me
I know that you are cheating 
   …I have seen both you and she

I heard you talking on your...

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I penned a couplet for you today.
Rather, a quill manipulated
my hand and scrawled mendacity.
The misanthrope's who read the ode
applauded with flippers on.

Such insight. Such depth.

Mussolini meets Monet and
the Mephistopheles Mambo mounts.
Call me a scribe and...

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Everything my mother or grandmother cooked
was good for your soul
from the rich beef ribs 
braised in a new red wine
to the lamb or pork
nurtured tenderly with fresh herbs
or even the high fat meat loaf
never served...

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Hi Carolyn

I saw your contest for the Birthday poems, but all of my are too long.  

I am sending them on here, so you can still read them and maybe show
it to the birthday...

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At lunch on Wednesdays, we go out and dine at Trattoria Romana ,
wth my confreres in the community, there’s a choice to make;
either we spend the money or be content with the left-over at home
for...

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Time and again finances stretched
to breaking point
crackle, pop, and snap
'curse Alfred E. Neuman
smiles at yours truly
(this luckless papa)

with with his toothy gap
haint even Abel nor Cain,
nor I pull myself up
courtesy frayed bootstrap
dirt poor penniless deathtrap
compliments...

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#33

the moon falls west-ward
the tule fog saunters east
summer ends early


New Siblings

puppy petite gold
bouncing around black dog's space
I know you’re in love
 
#25

Swimming in spring fog
wind plucked guitar string in time 
Tule music plays

Fog

fog braised Fillmore
ready...

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Chickpeas drained and
smashed
2 Cups
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of cilantro
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
3 green onions chopped fine
5 tablespoons of dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon of cultured buttermilk...

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Carmelized French Onion Tart: Herkunft und Haltung. Braised saddle steak and Onion Tart. Garlic Buttered Roasted Aparagus, Sweet Potato Fries.
I heard him slurp his wine. His only complaint was of the, he didn't have enough...

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I see through my eyes visions from my face
Speculating dusk to dawn ! I see daylight
The crescent moon in the twilight sky subsided
Hues prominently spreading with the morning sun
I visualize! Beauty of color with a...

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Wishing some times
turns sunshine to rain
Tender falls the rain
as i speak your name
don't waste my time
tryna break my heart
you knew the outcome
 from the very start
Love me Tender
Never wanna let me go
sappy love songs
Sh*t thought...

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Anchored by its feet hangs the carcass
Butcher removes brisket and strings it
Chuck steak diced for stews and pies
Dark well matured silverside rests
Entrails give the dogs a royal feast
Flank minced for spaghetti bolognese
Gullet chopped into stock...

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