Great topic for a poem, and so well covered. I'm a foodie, no question about it. Nutrition is an important component of food. But that is just the start. Then there is the emotional part of food. IMO, that's also important. "Food at celebrations Getting together Warms the heart " A story. DS (age 52) moved from CA to OR a few months ago and he is busy setting up a new life. It's been stressful at times. DH and I sent him a "package from home" that included his favorite cookies, chocolate chips and nut cookies, yes with white and brown sugar and white flour (bad for you stuff) and DH air popped pop corn. Our favorite for football day. DS loved it all and he was so happy with his package from home. My favorite of food for thought here at the GP is Don. He feeds my brain cells. Good going, lilo.

How descriptive, I can smell it, thanks Lilo.

MERRY CHRISTMAS BELIEVER!!! that is hilarious. Are you sure we don't know each other? Could've been me you're writing about. It's time now to have a long winter's nap!!!

RONDEL FOR SEPTEMBER You thought it was a falling leaf we heard: I knew it was the Summer's gypsy feet, A sound so reticent it scarcely stirred The ear, so still a message to repeat, "I go, and lo, I make my going sweet." What wonder you should miss so soft a word? You thought it was a falling leaf we heard: I knew it was the Summer's gypsy feet. With slender torches for her service meet The golden-rod is coming; softer slurred Midsummer noises take a note replete With hint of change; who told the mocking-bird? I knew it was the Summer's gypsy feet You thought it was a falling leaf we heard. Karle Wilson Baker