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Marchmadness
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0 posted 2012-04-23 01:21 PM


There are things better left unsaid,
left to simmer in your head
until they become a savory stew
of memories that aren't quite true,
but steadily improve with age.
Just comfort food for cold, dark days.
of the winter times that lie ahead.
Some things are better left unsaid.

                              Ida Werrett


© Copyright 2012 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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1 posted 2012-04-23 01:35 PM


Beautifully, and wisely said is this offering from you, Ida. And, yes, yes, of course, the warm and savory stew you have allowed to steep and simmer is for sure comfort food for the winter of your years.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

jwesley
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2 posted 2012-04-23 03:43 PM


Perfect, my friend.

j.

ebonygirl
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3 posted 2012-04-23 10:34 PM


You're right, Ida, somethings better left unsaid.
Smiles, E

Amaryllis
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4 posted 2012-04-23 11:01 PM


Lovely, and true...and our 'savory stews' all have our own unique flavors  

Amaryllis

Margherita
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5 posted 2012-04-25 09:08 AM


Once again, dear Ida, I am impressed by the sharpness of your thoughts, so well expressed.

Deep and wise! And then there is also always the alternative that would have been if we had spoken, to consider. Can be comfort or regret, a mix, some kind of marinated pot roast/Sauerbraten!

You are sooooooo good!

Love,
Margherita

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6 posted 2012-06-08 01:13 PM


until they become a savory stew
of memories that aren't quite true,
but steadily improve with age.
Just comfort food for cold, dark days.

And that comfort isn't lessened by the fact that some of the memories distort the facts a bit. *S* I love this, Ida... well done!!

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
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7 posted 2012-06-08 02:25 PM


This poem was wonderful to read...I have no comfort food from my past but my imagination can create some...great writing...*HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
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So. El Monte, California
8 posted 2012-06-09 12:33 PM


Thank you all for stopping by. It's never too late to cook up a little comfort food, Startime.
                          Ida

ebonygirl
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9 posted 2012-06-26 11:35 AM


I've come back to this poem because I find myself often
cooking up comfort food and memories.
Still enjoying this poem.
Smiles, ms. e

luminosity
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10 posted 2012-06-26 01:16 PM


oh this is so good, it actually made me chuckle to myself.....great write
ethome
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11 posted 2012-06-26 01:38 PM


Excellent! Time does make the comfort food  doesn't it?
Great stuff Ida! Love it!

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Prasad Nataraj
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12 posted 2012-06-27 09:20 AM


Fine writing,Ida. Enjoyed.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

latearrival
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13 posted 2012-06-27 01:20 PM


Ida, I love this because yes,some memories seem to become twisted around.I know that two or three people who were there at the time will often relate the memory in different tones. So yes some memories are nicer when kep t to oneself. excellent .Jo
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