for an intriguing writing competition which you will find at http://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/the-writers-desk-a-contest-giveaway/
Take a sackful of words
Throw them into a basin with a heap of imagination
Stir them around with grammatical precision
Add a drumroll of rhythm
Insert a soupçon of symmetry and a trace of mystery
Concoct a metaphor or two to confuse
Beat them together with a modicum of skill
Prepare a piece of clean new paper
Spread the mixture with a light hand
Allow to stew a little, rise a lot
Rest overnight before adding a few second thoughts
Eliminate drips and tidy the kitchen
Bake in the cauldron of poetry
Serve with humility.
A recipe for life. I love this poem.
Hello Viv in France…I love your submission to Nancy’s contest…what a fantastic recipe…I’ll bet you cook up some amazing stories.:)
Nice to meet you…from Viv in Colorado (not too many of us…I’m Vivian…are you Vivienne?
Good to meet you too, Viv. yes I am ienne.
Viv, the word “soupcon” (I cannot get the little squiggle below the “c” to work here) is one of my favorite words ever. Very satisfying poem and a wonderful description of your process! Peace,
Amy
cedilla = Alt + 135 = ç
Love this…all of it and your last line is an especially important ingredient! Much enjoyed, Viv!
a soupçon of symmetry – delicious!
totally nailed it Viv !
specially , serving with humility
Fun recipe for poetry…
There’s nothiong ‘little’ about this concoction. Dekicious!
Ron, as a faithful reader, I have no idea what’s going on at WordPress that they keep putting you in my spam box.
An amazing poetic recipe, Viv! I love it! You’ve constructed a guide that is direct and easy to follow, with just the right genre specific diction.
This competition is going to be fun, this is a fab recipe, roll on groundhog day! c
I absolutely love it. Your receipt is much more refined than mine.
Mike lovely to see you here. I want to see more Mike Patrick poetry!
Love the write!!! but had to bring hubs in my cubby to see the photo he complains about my desk and the way it looks all the time….not anymore
Lovely recipe, Viv! Thanks for entering (and for tidying up your desk for the competition).
That is a wonderful way to describe how you write your poetry!