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Richy
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0 posted 2011-02-09 02:54 PM

Soupe de Pommes

Someone help me figure out
why I’m always searching
for parts
of the whole.

Like the four letter word
that ends with e
that makes the crossword puzzle
of being
now complete

Or the roots of a
hearty french soup
that make rhyme
and season
with thyme
and reason.

The poetry of
love,
is like a good soup
isn’t it?

It has to have balance
and harmony,
the right texture and
slurpability.

I mean
what fun is a bowl of soup
with the whole kit and
kaboodle
if it doesn’t make you
laugh
when you slurp down
the noodle.

You ever notice at the store
that the, Soup for One,
is seven aisles away
from the Party Mix ?

Yeah, exactly
thanks for reminding me.

They say you can’t live
on soup alone.

That’s a lie.

I would gladly eat
nothing but soup every day
if it would only mean that

I wouldn’t have to eat it
alone.

Maybe I’ll make some,
heart soup
for Valentine’s Day.

Should I go with the beef
or the lamb?

I feel like I'm gasping

for air

so maybe I’ll go with
the artichoke

hearts

instead.

Like always, I’ll have to eat it
by myself
but maybe it will
stick to my ribs
and soak through
to my own heart.

It feels a little
light today
for some reason.

Maybe because
my heart was born
with a big hole in it.

That’s the real
part
of the
whole
I’ve been looking for
all along,
remember?

But what’s the use,
no matter what
I write
or make
or who, I even meet
it just stays
the same,
it just stays, the same.

Hollow

and forgotten.

I'll tell you what

if you want
I’ll even throw some rabbit
in the pot.

How else are we going

to be able to say,
there was a hare
in our soup.

Sometimes laughter

is all we have

left.

And maybe a bowl

of potatoe and broth

that bites my tongue,

just right.

steavenr
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since 2003-11-17

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1 posted 2011-02-09 03:34 PM

nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold, snowy day...whether for real or for imagery only...nice write

JerryPat2
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South Louisiana

2 posted 2011-02-09 04:11 PM

I'm a soup kinda guy and you have whetted my appetite for venturing out into the wonderful world of undiscovered soup de jour. Gotta love it.

~ Some people are like a Slinky -- not really good for anything -- but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs. ~

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2011-02-09 06:02 PM

Richy...it is good to read you again. Why men go for soup...I will probably never understand. I do know why my spouse does...but I won't tell him, yet.

Maybe it is because soup is a cure-all from times past.

Maybe.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (02-09-2011 06:35 PM).]

Martie

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4 posted 2011-02-09 06:29 PM

Hi Richy...I love soup...the hand made kind with good home grown chopped vegetables. I like it because it's flexable and varient. Hot or cold depending on the weather, for instance...but it's hard to make just a little. I'll bet the soup you make is delicious; but you're right, eating alone is no fun no matter what you're eating.

Richy
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5 posted 2011-02-09 06:37 PM

Thanks Steven, always appreciate hearing from you friend.

Richy
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6 posted 2011-02-09 06:40 PM

Thanks JerryPat, nothing like something hot and nutritious right? Nice to meet you.

Hi Karilea, yes, women go for soup too right? Chicken soup alone can cure about anything can't it? Thanks for stopping by!

Richy
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7 posted 2011-02-09 06:45 PM

Martie, Martie... funny we made soups last night in class... we made roasted chicken and gnocchi dumpling soup, fish soup with thai fish sauce, lemongrass, cilantro, chiles, galangal, fish stock and coconut milk and kaffir leaves, we made split pean with ham, and beef and barley... yes, it is good on these cool winter nights. In the summer we make gazpacho, and fruit soups like honeydew with a splash of sherry.

Yes, soup was made to be eaten by at least two, but never, alone.

Thanks for your nice comments, its always special to hear from you!

Hugs Richard

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

8 posted 2011-02-09 10:24 PM

The placement of the party mix and soup for one doesn't work for me.

This made me feel a bit sad and just a little pensive.

Just make enough for two would you, never know who might be craving something hot!

Hugs you~

Richy
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9 posted 2011-02-10 12:16 PM

Lol, okay Bluesy, yes you're right, you never know. Maybe some day.

Thanks tons, you're the best!!
Richard

OwlSA
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10 posted 2011-02-16 08:27 PM

"Soup of the evening,
Beautiful soup."

Owl

Richy
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11 posted 2011-02-16 08:32 PM

Thanks again Diane, I really appreciate all of your support!

Andrew Scott
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12 posted 2011-02-16 09:53 PM

Ahhh good Sir, you've cooked up a mighty fine broth here. Thank you for a most excellent meal... which I enjoyed with a bed of rice and a can of Chunky. Your's was most certainly the superior.

By the way... Have you ever read The Tale of Despereaux? Forget the movie... read the book. Soup plays a major role in mending broken hearts. Peace.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

Richy
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13 posted 2011-02-17 04:06 AM

Andrew I think I would have preferred the chunky myself, even if it was the peanut butter... thats much more feeling and nourishing... thanks anywho, a little soup is always good for what ails you, yes.

Thanks friend!
Richard

Nareena
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14 posted 2011-02-17 02:20 PM

This aches with loneliness. You hold such power with your words...

Richy
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15 posted 2011-02-17 02:33 PM

Nareena you are very sweet with your solicitude, you humble me.

Richard

ken206573
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16 posted 2011-02-17 05:46 PM

After reading this I'm yearning for soup as well. This was very delicious and fun to devour into the mind*heart and soul too*

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

17 posted 2011-02-17 06:29 PM

Like the four letter word
that ends with e
that makes the crossword puzzle
of being
now complete

You know I had visions of vegetable soup with the word, Life, floating around in it.

I have to tell you as one who knows the difference between being lonely and being alone, this caused an ache for those that have not yet found out the difference.

I create wonderful dinners for one, and sometimes do have exactly that - potage pour un, and enjoy the great company.

Richy
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18 posted 2011-02-17 06:35 PM

Thanks so much Ken, yes, soup for the soul is the most nourishing kind isn't it.

Richy
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19 posted 2011-02-17 06:38 PM

Mysteria, that is a lovely vision, yes, you do know the secret of being, alone, don't you.

Sometimes the best company is ourselves.

Thank you dear friend!
Richard

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