cooking with friends

I cracked open

windows

adding much

needed depth

to my kitchen

somewhere

off in the distance

I heard tinkling

as a beer cap skipped

torn off

latent with savored desire

 

I let the Merlot breathe...

this fine air, wafting

as silken threads wrap

perfect weaves of cozy

blanketing the land

 

three pounds of jumbo prawn

lay prepped, waiting

upon a counter, cultured

enough to be cleaned, free

the cluttered debris

clicking a disc behind me

blow by blow hammers

the onion, smashed to bits

for the sake of polite conversation

forever, flying in a blue dream waits

upon wings of later taste

pouring a glass of seventy-four

I think back, to killers

of this time, when kiss

was bliss as honeyed destroyer

these things will be till the death of me

 

A pan with garlic...wets with the onion 

salt and varied coloured pepper

dash between the heated two

chunks of pineapple are thrown

within

chopped thick and meaty

by a steely knave

A Shar-pei whimpers

as I tend my friend

for the canine flows

with Her nature

strong as the mightiest

river, if not heeded,

its warnings, to whom

IS 

Master

 

Returning from venture

a pan sizzles with decadence

as prawn jump in

as if freed once again,

no chance

they are held,confined

to swim in the juices

of added pineapple liquid

the silkiest white cheddar

is cut thick, while on heel

the shar-pei begs

handing over the pains

of labour, a tail wags

cheddar falls, lumbering

graciously

into pan, into mouths

juices steam, bubble and pop

as crushed red pepper

sprinkles like stardust

accentuating dreams

of a sated hunger

wine flows, as senses perk

prawns opaque, glisten

awaiting plated display

a man smiles and holds

his glass high, to another

Great

A find in the world

of culinary delights

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

This idea was first seen by me from the Great KAO writes...hats off!!!

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

I am so far behind in my RR queue I confess I have only just seen this...Wow! :-D I am so honored to get a mention in your Author's Note! Thank you!

Even before I saw that, I was in love with this piece, I swear! I kept putting myself in your kitchen...drinking that delicious wine, smelling those amazing prawns, salivating...needing a taste! I kept thinking, yes, absolutely, this is what it's like to stand in a delightfully busy kitchen, gathered around the counter top, cooking with and for friends! I love it...

And not a single eff word xD

100/100 if I could. Great work...

[Souladareatease]

AHHHH there She is :) I'm so glad You saw this...indeed Your write and Quins conversation brought this to ink...I SO Love Your F*ckng clam chowder-such an awesome and unique idea!!!--inspirational :) time is a b***h-I understand that indeed...I no longer can keep up with r/r's pathetic...I kept very limited friends so I could and still failed...so never worry bitchin from me...I stop by when I can...don't always comment but love Your writes Kimmer!!! thank You for reading this:) and the kind comment!!!

[KAOlmsted]

My absolute and distinct pleasure...Thank YOU! xoxo

[Zahra]

This is a really very good piece indeed. Wonderfully penned

[Souladareatease]

Thank You Voice-humbled!!!

[Shaun Payton]

Hehe dogs smell food they come a running for scraps lol Like I was there man, food smells good, poetry is excellent, my two favorite besides women hehe

[Souladareatease]

I thought maybe You'd get a kick outtah that one;) --indeed they sure do!!!
i thank You Shaun!!!

[Shaun Payton]

Haha i certainly did! You are welcome Soul.:)

[Frieda P]

You had me until you started mixing pineapple with cheddar, no can do....but I like your whimsical way of tackling a recipe...entertaining read.

[Souladareatease]

sorry Frieda, someday a better taste I hope to bring You...thanks for the read and kind comments:)

[Muse]

God I'm hungry? Can I bring the dessert?

Cake

like fluffy clouds dipped in sugar cane. Frosting made by the woodland fairies that sprinkled the powdered sugar" pixie dust" and added a cream-filled pudding to make a smile. And when the stomach is full, a good night sleep will bring a happier tomorrow.

[Souladareatease]

Indeed PLEASE DO TCL!!!!!!! Cake is my favorite dessert of all:) fun to bake too!!!
I have never known a cake I don't like...except ones that sat out too long:)
Thanx for dropping by Hellion:)))

[Muse]

I'll bring my easy bake oven. lmao

[Souladareatease]

hehehehe light bulb and all:)))

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Well done. This was very deliberate and savory. I find myself hungry both for more poetry and for food! Great imagery, word choice, and phrasing. You write quite masterfully. Well done.

[Souladareatease]

Try the recipe Friday--Youll like it --promise
Thank You for the kind words---humbled

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Will do :)

[quinfinn]

were you inspired by kimmer's f**king clam chowder? i have to tell you, you have made me salivate all over my damned keyboard here, what with your descriptions and ingredients and choice of cuisine, so i am a bit miffed at drooling without reward for my ministrations, feeling rather like an unfed sharpei right now....harumph! well done, poet!

[Souladareatease]

Indeed Kimmer but written for You:) Glad You enjoyed!!!
Make that dish and throw one back!!!

[quinfinn]

i am honored, sir! i'll have to give that some pensive consideration.....

[Souladareatease]

:)

[Rita L. Sev]

This poem is a sensory delight! I can smell the garlic, hear the sizzle, taste the wine as I read your vivid words. I want to be invited to this party! (i would be feeding that dog under the table...) :) Wonderful poem about the best of life!

[Souladareatease]

Thank You Rita, a party we must have culinary delights all around!!! :)