Clam Chowder

Let's have lunch together. Would you like to come over?

Clam Chowder

 

Taste of sea salt clinging to my tongue.

 Soup bowl holds first creamy bite.

Tantalizing fragrance tempts my appetite.

Oh you never get old, clam chowder!

 

 

Numerous enjoyments over and over; give me more please.

So perfect are a few soda crackers laying so lovely on soup’s surface?

What is left to improve it? Clams, milk and potatoes need no improvement.

Well, maybe a little onion, garlic, and celery as it bubbles and fills my house with comforting smell.

The poor crackers sitting on a plate must not be forgotten; no, no; for the crackers would be lonely, don’t you think?

How about some cheese to go with?  How about a little butter, How about a little jam?

I have brought cheese and butter, creamy and good; comforting really. So, I am sure you should know the jam was made by 

my mother’s own hand.

This pretty little jar holds her lovely raspberry compote. Oh I cannot wait. Can you?

So let us quit all this talking and get busy for we have a lovely lunch to enjoy!

Oh I forgot; let me get the flowers I arranged.  Who doesn’t love flowers?

    

   You are allergic to them? Well that’s all right. Let me take them to the back of the house.

March, 2018, Kathy Van kurin

                             

Author's Note

A pretend indoor picnic.

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

An interesting structure to this poem. I would guess you based the structure on some type syllable count?
Regardless, it is a fun and interesting poem, even for one like me who doesn't like clams or clam chowder.
(It's the brine taste I don't like - I have the same problem with fatty fish, that oil taste I don't like)

Winston

[Kathy Van Kurin]

hey there, Winston,
Every one has a food; texture, flavor, feel. Either hate it or like it. I wonder about that sometimes.... we are all so very different, you know. I am haveing a be at home day so thought I'd go through my writing and discovered your review. Where did the time take off to. I really appreciate your nice review and how different we all are. Bless you in the good gifts of life.
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

Not sure if I've ever tasted Clam Chowder. Mind you I do tend to put sauce on everything, including ice cream. Only kidding, maybe not ice cream.
So are you going back to your childhood with this picnic?
I must have been your flower guest, lol. They tend to get me sneezing.
Brought you Champagne to wash the picnic down.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Paul for your company. It sounds like this picnic would be really great. Hmmm...champagne would be lovely I think. Flowers are something wonderful. I love to grow them and them have them inside. My main clam chowder is the creamy kind and I like to put in potatoes too. Bless your heart for coming by and I hope I did not cause you to much sneezing...
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Kathy, you have made me hungry for Clam Choder, and I haven't even had the pleasure of tasting it yet. It sure seems as though it's food for the soul, and I do like to feed my soul. I love the sound of lunch together and with good company. I'm on my way. Home made is so good.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes, I am sure we would have a nice time visiting and enjoying a good bowl of hot steaming soup. How about some nice crispy bread and butter? Bless you Christine
Kathy

[emmajoy]

What a wonderful piece of writing!! I began to read it earlier then was interrupted.. so glad, in spite of my erratic late night, that i got to finish your wondrously presented recipe of words Even tho English i love the sea richness of clam chowder. Which kind/style i've had - no diea. But, anyway, you make it read like lip licking treasure! Thank you so much for sharing this.. will go doze now.,. Then find a recipe, then some clams, then stand over a hot stove, stirring.. drooling!! x God bless, KAthy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Emma,
I hope today is lovely for you seeings it is Valentine's day. This writing I did was not so deep as I usually have a tendency to do. In fact it was something I wrote two years ago just for fun. I love your review. Even needing sleep and with a lot on your plate you find time to read and think. I like that. I guess finding time for something to give ourselves nourishment that is a treat can be brought into play as well.
Blessings
Kathy

[emmajoy]

' no diea.' - hope you realised what I meant, Kathy! My excuse: late night stupidity and lack of clam chowder soup! xx

[Coyote Poetry]

I love clam chowder. Hard to find homemade clam chowder in Michigan. I enjoyed your story in the poem dear Kathy. One day I will visit places like Maine. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. I did enjoy this one.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks much. Needless to say I appreciate the insights seen in your honest and thoughtful work. It's funny writing a poem about soup. Ha ha!
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like and you are welcome Kathy.

[wordman]

sounds fun,lol,i have never tasted clam chowder

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi Ron,
Ya know I even like it from a can..just mixed with milk and brought to a simmer..maybe a little butter, chives, I'll bet you like some other stew or soup,,etc.
Nice to hear from you as always.
Blessings,
Kathy

[wordman]

i make a men pot of potato soup and veg beef

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Oh my, you have a story in the making....from your life or youth and what is good now. sour cream in potato soup is yummy too. I want some of your creation.

[wordman]

they say it`s better than a restaurant sour cream,onions,cheese potatoes and i put a little instant potatoes to thicken and a lot of butter

[Onlyme]

Kathy, on reading your poem. Dedicated to Clam Chowder you really got my taste buds active. And making me lick my lips in anticipation of wanting some now. Enjoyed this a whole lot. Thanks for sharing.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Dawn,
Your are so right on. It's nice to have something we like. What is it about thick, creamy, delicious soup on a cold, winter day with a windy cold overcast sky of grey? I know that clam chowder does it for me. Till I get tired of it and want some other kind...ha ha.
Thanks for your fun comments and nice presence here.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

A very tasty dish for a get together dinner. Something quick and easy to make perhaps. I do love soup and sald to go with it in general. In the South here, they like chilli and gumbo more...
So, should we call you chef Kathy now???

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cooking is a great thing. Who doesn't like to eat? I know food is an important part of our health as well as togetherness. Chili is such a great food!
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

All true Kathy. You are welcome.

[Ted Kniffen]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!! CLAM CHOWDER...does it get any better? Of course there is the debate of New England clam chowder (sounds like yours) or Manhattan clam chowder...and then of course there is Conch chowder in a bread bowl eaten at a little diner on the beach in St.Kitts.
I'll take all three.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted,
Yes, I do love soup in general but clam chowder is in a food group all alone ; comforting you know. It is good for many things that ail a body in my book. Ha, ha.
thank you for you cool review.
Kathy

[Cherrie]

Yum,
Over the years we have had many a indoor picnic in front of a roaring fireplace.
I agree garlic, onion and celery a must a sprinkling of oyster crackers.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cherrie Palmer,
Yes, may I borrow your idea.... 'a sprinkling of oyster crackers?" I did not think of that but how good that would be too. I appreciate you partaking and coming over. Blessing to you today on a cold winter day.
Kathy

[Neville]

I just love pretend indoor picnics.. and this was probably the tastiest one yet.. a delightfully original narrative type poem immensely enjoyed,, what ya got for dinner... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

What have i planned for dinner. Hmm......I'm thinkin.
Loved to share this chowder and loved you sharing too.
Kathy

[Neville]

I am replete..... cheers Kathy :)