By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
In response to dVerse Poets Pub Poetics: Spicing It Up Hosted by merrildsmith – Use at least three of the spices listed in your poem: Aleppo Pepper
Arizona Dreaming Basil Cinnamon Coriander
Cumin Dill Fennel Seed Garam Masala Ginger Krakow Nights Lemongrass Mulling Spices Mural of Flavor Mustard Seeds Nutmeg Paprika Saffron Sea Salt Sesame Seeds Sunny Paris Thyme Tuscan Sunset Vanilla Zatar
I have to admit though it pains
me to confess this
A cook I am not
and never will be
I haven’t the patience
nor even the thyme
To fiddle with fennel
or flavor with dill
Not a spot of paprika
no pinch of green basil
or is basil brown
Never ever have used
Forget all about mulling
over convoluted spices
And however do you flavor
with a tincture or mural
No I think I’ll stick
to my nightly routine
Take it out of the freezer
microwave and be done!
Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words 
Ooh clever! And I’m the same 🙂
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LOL Microwave Queens!! 👑
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cooking is something I really enjoy (almost as much as poetry). great poem aand clever use of the spices
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Thank you! You are welcome here anytime! Ami
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That’s very convenient Ami. Great take!
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Thank you Sadje! 😇
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You’re most welcome
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I do enjoy cooking, but this was so much fun and clever. 🙂 I especially liked the second stanza. Thank you for joining in!
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Hubby is a great cook, I’m beans, mash and sausages 😊
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Hear that loud and clear Ami. We do microwave, and occasionally the toaster oven — at 75, with both my hands riddled with arthritis, I am lucky I can do that. My wife is 60, and simply doesn’t wanna be bothered with the bother of meal prep. We did all that in our younger years. Our son, a gourmet chef, lives above us — se we are fortunate to still get a few excellent meals a week.
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Hi Rob! I am 64 and after five lumbar and two cervical surgeries – several botched, I can not stand without being in severe pain; so cooking is definitely out for me! I understand very well! 🙏
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This is a delightful poem … going to keep a smile on my face for a while!!!
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Hi Helen! Thank you! I am so very happy to have been gifted with your smile! 😊
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This one made me smile!
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Oh I’m glad! Thank you for letting me know!! 😊
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You are welcome!
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