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| Open Poetry #43 |
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My Magical, Beautiful Friend |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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 You wore a white and pink chef’s hat, cocoa smudged on your cheek as you held the mixer in your six year old hands all by yourself. You measured and sifted while I dutifully carried ingredients to you and did dishes wearing your plastic princess crown. You carefully measured the flour, using a butter knife to level off the top of the cup and we talked about quarter cups and what they meant. You were puzzled until we discussed quarters and dollars and then you smiled brightly and nodded wisely. I want you to learn that cakes don’t come from boxes and frosting does not come from cans. I want you to feel the elasticity of bread dough under your fingers and to smell yeast as it grows and feeds on a bit of sugar. Mostly, I want you to have confidence that you can create your dreams all by yourself. I smile as I watch you grow and hope against hope that you slow down just a little bit and wait for me. I want you to always carry the thrill of fairies, and magic, and hundreds of sprinkles on a chocolate cake you baked. You are magic and I am forever your lovely assistant.  --- Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison, what a lovely influence you are having on the life of that precious little girl. God bless you both!  That must be an angel cake since it is being baked by two angels! Love & Child Light, Linda  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
I felt like I was there baking as well Alison, enjoyed this and the love it carried. A lovely age for a child, I remember when my daughter was that age needing knowledge and experiences, I asked here years ago, where's my baby gone, she said all growed up dad, now she is 18 years old and I wonder where the years have gone. Enjoyed this my friend, be well and love happy. Rick |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You sound like me, Alison. When my little great granddaughter is here (she's 4 the 23rd of this month) we make playdough and bake cupcakes and cookies etc. and I teach her to measure ingredients while we're at it. She loves it. This is a lovely poem. Save it for her. She will treasure it someday. Ida |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
 Now I don't do kitchens myself my lovely Ali-girl... but I think you could teach me just fine! and I'm sure you would have used your special sugar spoon for that recipe too!lovely, lovely gifting here darlin' girl! love and more of my special RDB hugs... xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
recepee of love, I think french invented cakes, english didn't, could they ? comment for a tasty poem. yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, dear Alison, what a huge amount of tenderness and wisdom you have packed into this one! It is joyous, yet poignant too. And a keeper! I love it, there is more to it than might appear even. Love, Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This had tears - some happy, some sad - coursing down my cheeks for many, many reasons. Beautiful topic, beautiful poem, beautiful cake, beautiful baker(ess) and beautiful assistant. - Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Alison, That child is too young to be working. Are there no child labor laws up there? Love Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at Bobby's reply. Alison, this write is a keeper for my library, one to 'taste' and cherish long after the frosting is licked clean from the plate. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Alison - you are an inspiration taking such loving care for one so young. Really enjoyed this write... BC |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Ali. So, here ... here are magical chocolate curls. Well, adtually got them from the store. I am so happy, Ali, that we can both talk of magic dwelling in the heart. Magical chocolate hugs; *these are taken from the heart Love, Jaime Friendship is for Life, if not Forever. |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
Alison you are very quickly becoming one of my favorite poets here! This was lovely...keep em coming! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
They grow up, so fast. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, She is such a special friend and I am blessed that she wants to spend time with me. She is a delight in my life. Love, Alison - Rick, I am glad that you shared the day with us. The cake was pretty good, wasn't it? I bet your daughter carries many special memories of her times with you - and they will come out in stories and actions when she has her own family. Love to you and yours, Alison - Ida, Thank you for reading this and we have to make play dough. Yep, that will be fun. It's fun to spend this time with the little ones, isn't it. Love, Alison - RDB, We can teach you. Or you can lick one of the beaters! Or the wooden spoon. She'll share with you ... I love you, Ali-girl - yann, I be they did invent cake -- what a great invention too. Thank you for reading and enjoying. xoxoxo Alison - Margherita, Thsnk you for reading and understanding. This is one special little girl who has learned about heart ache at an early age. Her imagination soars. Love, Alison - Diana, You are lovely and sensitive. Thank you. Love, Alison - Ummm, Bobby. Dunno. Wouldja be thinkin' of turnin' me in? Huh? xoxoxo and a few bribe dollars your way, Alison - Kacy, Thank you and the frosting was soooo good. xoxoxo Alison - BC, She inspires me. Love, Alison - Jaime, Sharing magic makes it more magical. Thanks for the yummy chocolate! xoxoxo Alison - visitvenus, Wow! You made my day, week, month! Thank you so much -- Hugs to you, Alison - Oklahoma Rose, They do and then they share the memories that we make with them. xoxoxo Alison |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh Alison you've been doing such beautiful work your muse is working overtime pay her more |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Alison, You know how it is. A little dough works wonders with Bones. Love Bobby |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A truly delightful poem, Alison. I recently unearthed my baking skills from the archives and actually enjoyed using them. Won't make a habit of it though. Helen |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Of course they come in a box when you pick them up from the bakery...geez. wait..what? very sweet writing. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Alison, that is such a cute poem and what a delightful little girl. I'm sure with you as teacher, she will grow up to be a wonderful cook. Congratulate her for me and tell her if I didn't live so far away, I'd call in for a bite. Love to you and the little girl. Lindsay |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
A delightful and freshening poem. clever talks delay friendship! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kate, Thank you so much, lady friend. I bought my muse a surf board and we just sail along together. So far, she has been patient with me. Good to see you dropping in. xoxoox Alison - Bobby, I think Bones would like us to bake him some cookies. xoxoxo Alison - Helen, Just enjoy for the sake of enjoyment - that's my secret to baking. Thank you for reading and sharing. Love, Alison - Susan, No, no, no!  xoxoxo Alison - Lindsay, Thank you. She is a natural. I told her Dad that she is so good with the mixer, he ought to teach her about how to use hand tools. He loved the idea. xoxoxo Alison - Ku, You make me smile. Thank you for reading, my friend. Hugs, Alison |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This gave me such a smile... you're making memories that will last a lifetime! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
a beautiful scene described beautifully...and though I know nothing about the craft of baking, I can see my grand-daughter in your writing craft...thank you for sharing this lovely image...enjoyed...could almost smell the aroma of fresh baking |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
A sweet slice of both cake and life. Images come off the page and can almost smell the aroma of the cake throughout the house here as I sit and read the sweetness. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
suthern, Thank you. It was a splendid day and a memory that is etched in my mind. Alison - Steaven, Thank you and the cake tasted heavenly!!! Alison - Thank you, lovely inkedgoddess, for partaking with us. A |
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