Friday, November 25, 2005

0258 While The Enamel Holds Comments

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I've just made a passable loaf:
the mixing bowl could almost
be called a Thanksgiving Bowl -
maybe, could start a fashion:
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Michael Shepherd
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Edward Kofi Louis 01 September 2016

My mother used to make cakes. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Ernestine Northover 25 November 2005

Those sounds of Mother stirring in an enamel bowl, you have triggered my brain to remember them too Michael, and 'things' made then tasted so good somehow, the aroma too was delightful. Thanks for reminding me. Love Ernestine

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Peter A. Crowther 25 November 2005

Great poem! As a fellow bread-maker it makes me ashamed that I use a large plastic bowl, ca.1997, though I do still use my grandmother's recipe.

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Declan McHenry 25 November 2005

I knew it's not just a bowl of cherries! A excellent and reflective piece Michael. Thank you.

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Cj Heck 25 November 2005

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem, Michael. So many memories all tied up within a mixing bowl. How very astute to write about them. Hugs to you, CJ

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