Help! There’s a dragon in my stew!

A dragon basks in my stew, scales glinting with heat
Steam curls, weaving tales of daring quests
Potatoes anchor islands, thickening the plot
Carrots float like tiny boats on a spicy sea
Pepper flames flicker, igniting bold flavours
Onions create layers of intrigue
Garlic breathes magic
Stew simmers bold.

Spoon stirs, dragon flares
Bubbles pop with mystery
Savoury secrets blend-
Courage takes a bite.

Spoon dips,
Bowl lifts.

Savour.

Reviews

[Michael Sun Bear]

Hello Red,
I love to cook, occasionally.
I love to eat, all the time.
I love your poem.
It reflects both a skillful use of language by a seasoned poet, and a joyful innocent imagination such as a child might possess. More simply, it made me smile, made me want to cook. Nice poem, really! MSB

[redd Brick Keshner]

Perhaps at a certain age we somehow return to the simpler joys and revisit the basics, like mealtimes and food preparation. Thank you kindly MSB, no MSG here 👍🏻🕊🙏🏻

[Starr]

I love that second stanza, this is amazing
Love the imagery

[redd Brick Keshner]

Indeed, and so glad you said so yourself! That means that I wasn’t just dreaming it 👍🏻🕊thanks kindly👍🏻🙏🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

Amazing! the shape of things to come, You cook a tantalizing write! Kudos RB!

[redd Brick Keshner]

Thanks Dylan, a positive forecast is always appreciated as much as you are 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

[Light and ashes]

Interesting. A lot of fun.
Sounds good to me. I want a bite,
or a slurp.
lol

[redd Brick Keshner]

Tank you so much 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

[Light and ashes]

:)) you're very welcome.

[LisaCarol]

How creative this was with great imagery. Although I’d be a bit suspect if a dragon was in my stew! I’m glad the stew was good. I found much symbolism and an unwritten theme in this piece. Thank you for sharing.

[redd Brick Keshner]

I would too, in it or on it! Glad that you found unbreathed themes and symbolism- that is so amazing to hear! 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊