my first dhal on our
seven-hour train ride—
spices still strangers to
my soya-sauced-lips. a
firework to my palette
yet, you were there. with
a camera taking notes of
each knot on my fore-
head, every twitch of my
nose. i knew. i need not to
glaze myself in honey to
be enough for you. i knew
i would love you more than
my homemade vinegar, too.
—
I ate this one right up! “i knew. i need not to glaze myself in honey to be enough for you.” So poignant! I read this three times and liked it more and more each time! 💕😍💕
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oh. such an adorable comment from you, Tricia. Thank youuuu!
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Welcome! ❣️
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❤
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such a warm embracing love poem … back home to regular tastes and treats!
Stay safe 🙂
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oh yes. thank you, dear Kate. i hope you are safe and well, too!
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absolutely, thanks 🙂
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A love so true. A love so accepting. Who needs the glaze?
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oh so true, no one! 🙂 thank you!
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A sensory sojourn! I love it:
‘spices still strangers to
my soya-sauced-lips.’
– I can almost taste them!
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aha! grateful for your feedback, Ingrid!
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Beautiful ! 🙂
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thank you, Vignesh!
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oooh I love this post! These words made me smile:
spices still strangers to
my soya-sauced-lips.”
This reminds me of the many cultural experiences I had in my job as dean of a global MBA, traveling the world by myself…sharing a meal and learning the customs. So many different tastes and experiences. Ah….so many memories you’ve caused to come back and I’m sitting here typing this response with a smile on my lips.
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oh. wow. grateful to know how this has brought about some good good memories, Ms. Lillian! Thank you for sharing. ❤
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Great lines here … I can taste them! Cheers.
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thank you, Helen!
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I’m in love with this. Such vivid imagery.
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Thank you, Mubashshira. Welcome to this little corner. 🙂
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As love poems go, this is one is beautiful!
pax,
dora
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oh thank you, Dora.
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Truly beautiful!
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thanks, Lucy!
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Tasty, spicy, and wonderful !
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haha. thanks, Rob!
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Indelibly savory! ~Jason
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awesome, Jason. Thank you!
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My pleasure!
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a unique and enchanting love poem, Rosemarie.
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thank you, Ms. Lisa!
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You’re welcome!
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I love the simplicity and contrast between the dhal and the soy sauce… that blending and also being away… excellent writing.
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ah. so true. thank you, Bjorn!
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