Southern Rising by Joni Karen Caggiano

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Southern Rising

snow lies reticent, a virgin blanket
covers nature like a gentle quilt
thick white breath journeys on
through dated chimney stones
black iron stove warms mama
making flour bread in an iron skillet
tiny portions of salt pork, browns
smell of fresh coffee clings to walls
grits gurgle in pot, red-eye gravy
sizzles in sauté pan, a southern relish
sun shines on icicles made of glass
stirring as music notes shift in song
blue jay mimics hawk, on winter holly
her skill mixing smells like magic
dough rising in twin wood bowls  
along with smiles of my expectation
beams of love given through a meal
dusting small hands on flour sack apron
cinnamon buns like bites of heaven
rise, buttered, and served by seven

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10 respuestas a «Southern Rising by Joni Karen Caggiano»

  1. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

    A beautiful poem posted, Barbara. Thanks for sharing Joni’s heartfelt poetry and beautiful imagery❣️

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    1. Avatar de jonicaggiano

      Dearest Cindy,

      You are always so gracious with your words. Thank you Cindy. I am grateful to Barbara and to Juan. I have nothing but gratitude for the entire Masticadores team. You all have been a blessing in my life. Big hugs and always hope you much love and happiness with that big family of yours.

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      1. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

        It’s my pleasure, Joni. Your words are always gifts to a poet’s ears. I too feel the same way as you do and am grateful for the opportunity and wonderful support!
        Thanks always for the love and hugs and to you as well. Hope the wedding plans are going well❣️

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  2. Avatar de byngnigel

    Beautiful lines as always from Joni. Thanks for sharing, Barbara.

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    1. Avatar de jonicaggiano

      Dearest Nigel,

      Thank you so much for your kind words, our dear friend. It was kind of Barbara and Juan to republish this piece. Much love coming your way Nigel from the both of us.

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      1. Avatar de byngnigel

        You’re welcome, Joni.

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  3. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

    This is a delightful memory.

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    1. Avatar de jonicaggiano

      Hello Dear Robbie,

      Thank you, my friend. This definitely takes me back. There is something so soothing about watching someone cook who knows how to do everything from scratch. You, too, would know how rewarding and reassuring this can feel, especially to little ones.

      Big hugs and blessings to your sweet family.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Hi Joni, you are right. Watching food preparation and even doing the preparation and cooking, is satisfying and comforting. Hugs.

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  4. Avatar de jonicaggiano

    Thank you, Robbie. When someone cooks, I think it shows a lot of love, and it touches the person. I am sure your cooking has touched so many hearts. ❤️

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