A TUESDAY FEATURE
host: Muskaan Ahuja
guest editor: Hifsa Ashraf
Aroma of Food and Drinks
“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight...”
--- M. F. K. Fisher (1908-1992)
Whenever we prepare a meal, or have meal at the table, the first thing that usually give us some temptation is the aroma of food i.e. aroma of warm cinnamon buns, parantha, herbal tea, coffee, pickles, rice etc. It’s aroma that pull us towards the dining table or make us nostalgic, or remind us of the similar aromas in the past.
How significant is aroma of food or drink in your life? Does the aroma of some specific food or drink tickle or trigger your memories? Which food/drink’s aroma is your favourite? Share with us through your poem.
the kettle's lid
rattle-rattles...
New Year's herbs
-- Kobayashi Issa
Flames in the fire pit
lick the marshmallow
browned s’more ready
Hifsa,
Thankyou so much for being here with us as the guest editor of the month. You brought everyone back to the basics and their five senses. I am sure the poets had learnt something from each feedback you gave.
thinkALONG is grateful to you!
Revised (thanks Hifsa and Muskaan)
the aroma
of mom's biryani...
homecoming
Original:
back from hostel... fragrance of a feast in mom's biryani
Feedback welcome 😊
Revision based on Muskaan's feedback, not as subtle though, suggestions welcomed.
uppuma soaked
in sambhar . . .
I keep asking
for more!
Thought I'd try a 4 liner - let me know what you think _()_
uppuma soaked
in sambhar . . .
how does one
refuse seconds?
Kanjini Devi
revised
family haveli visit...
childhood memories refreshed
by grandma's mixed pickle
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original
family haveli visit... refreshing my childhood memories grandma's mixed pickle feedback welcome!