Tomato with Basil

tomato with basil

 

 

 

my soul is wintering,

seeking refuge

from unhurried days

in the turning of pages

of a Hemingway novel,

finding solitude and calm

in the slow revolutions

of a spoon

frequently stirred

in a cup

of tomato with basil.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Warm and cosy feel to this, with a hint of melancholy with the basil.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love cooking with basil! It's great with roast chicken, and "Progresso" puts it in their tomato soup. Food for the soul never tasted better. Thank you so much, Ken!

[Michael Sun Bear]

Oh this is classic Kelly; I think I would have recognized this as yours even had it been offered up anonymously. You have a way of taking familiar objects, familiar activities and in a simple way that is somehow magic, with so few words evoke a bigger story. But even more importantly,for me, you strongly evoke MOOD. I love this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now, that's a compliment to keep me warm in a cold world! Thank you, MIchael. You've made my day!

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi kelly
what a lovely way to immerse yourself in such a great book while the inclement weather shrouds us in cold, ice, fog and snow… and i love tomato soup with basil….
love your work!
warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Betty. The warmth of your presence is always most welcoming to see!

[Betty Hermelee]

You are most welcome Kelly, nice to see you at the Cafe!😊
Warmly
B🌷

[red93]

Love this Kels, so brief but holds so much meaning. And if not Tomato, how about Cream of Mushroom - also delicious. Another Meisterwerk from The Mistress of Minimalism ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love using cream of mushroom as a sauce for chicken, and sauteing mushrooms with broccoli. On cold wintry days, nothing's better than a pot of homemade soup, eh? Thank you, Tony!

[red93]

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[Davidgeo]

You are a very clever lady.

The poetry is good too.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate both compliments!

[Trace]

Try a side dish of grilled tuna and cheese to dunk in the soup. So good.
Always enjoy reading your poetry.

Huggs T

[Kelly Scheppers]

Isn't a grilled cheese the perfect compliment to tomato soup? "Progresso" has the best tomato with basil! I don't even miss the sandwich - it's THAT good! Thanks, Trace!

[Trace]

We do grilled tuna and cheddar. It's amazing how dang good it is.

[John the Baptist]

Tomato with basil, brought to a certain heat. Yes, a nice way to spend a winter afternoon. I would prefer Eckhart Tolle, though.

[Kelly Scheppers]

A good hearty soup is a wintering for the soul. It feels very comforting, and somewhat spiritual for me, more so in the winter. Thank you, John!