Tag Archives: food

You Were My Food – For Prompt 19 – Food

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helen

You were my food, my simple nourishment I fed on your life-force, your words and deeds A glance from you was ambrosia pure A word from your lips like blood-red cherries falling at my feet I drank you in like … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged Apollonian and Dionysian, choice, dark, food, Love, madness, Nutrition, passion, prompt, Relationships, Spiritual, sustenance, truth, vampire, vampiric | 19 Comments

Sunday Morning Coffee

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Helen

The plunger is full The cup overflowing The dark rich aroma Is playfully glowing I feel my addiction Is gradually growing Uncaring, unknowing Uncaring, unknowing A caffeine adventure Is beckoning me Inspire the writer The first poetry The fruits of … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged Aspiration, Beverage, Caffeine, choice, coffee, food, Musings, Philosophy, Sunday, truth | 15 Comments

Taste

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Helen

A taste upon my lips A sweet nectar of the soul A tantalising flavour calls To consume this pleasure whole From the first moment of delight To the last morsel on the tongue We renew our nature’s source From this … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged cooking, epicurean, flavour, food, passion, taste, World Cuisines | 18 Comments

Thai Food Craving

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helen

I am craving Thai food Sweet and spicy Succulent and tender Curries and stir fries Rice soaked with juices Coconut milk and bamboo I wonder if I’ve too little salt In my system This craving is so strong Or I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged choice, cravings, cuisine, desire, food, hunger, indulgence, passion, thai cooking | 18 Comments

Faux Diet

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Helen

I sweat and strain to reach a weight Do not accept my body’s fate To curve and bloom where I’d concave A silhouette that I’d create I know the ways I should behave The regimen and calories saved To see … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged acceptance, diet, dieting, fashion, food, Humor, Musings, truth, Weight loss | 8 Comments

(my) Addictions

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Helen

The online shopper Hovers over the keypad Credit card at hand One more game to play Majhong mania on-line Barely lets you blink Chocolate ice-cream calls A muted but distinct voice Dark temptation’s song Vodka makes things right Lethal hiding without … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged addictions, Blogging, chocolate, food, Love, majhong, shopping, vodka, writing | 17 Comments

Food Reverie (inspired by the morning coffee)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Helen

Coffee Dark, rich succour Shortbread biscuits Melting with the flavour On my tongue The morning painted with Sweetness and faint spice These habits and addictions Re-awakened, just begun Passing bakery shops On my travels Takes me instantly back To childhood … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged childhood, coffee, cooking, food, memory, Musings | 7 Comments

The Artistry of Flavour

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Helen

Here is artistry Flavours you combine Perfect alchemy! When you cook for me In this way, divine What this gives to me Spice and condiments Rich and tender meat All the soul fulfills Sweetest fruit In dark chocolate dipped Banish … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Poetry | Tagged alchemy, cooking, creativity, food, friendship, kindness | Leave a comment

Life is what you do to fill in time between meals

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Helen

All I ask of life, really, is that I am entertained, that I am safe and comfortable, and that I am well fed. For all that I love to write, and read, and live in my mind, it’s the physical … Continue reading →