Hungry

Immortal morsels

          sticking to the pot

 

                    well-stirred bits

                    of sweet,

                    sour,

                    bitter -

but never hold the salt

 

-        though better for the heart,

bland is poison

to the soul.

 

Shameful,

          the proud chef

          of an insipid brew

Reviews

[richieb]

Rita, This the first time I have read your writing and I enjoyed it. Clever way op putting your message out there. Variety always rules.
Richie B.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Richieb!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Variety is the spice of life... that goes for anything in life... that is why fining someone with many levels helps keep the fires of love burning bright for eternity.

[Rita L. Sev]

True - tasteless just won't do!

[SyberRose]

I only use seasoned salt in some of my recipes...whatever tastes good...nicely done Rita...Rose:)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Rose!

[ANTO]

living and playing it safe isnt living at all - if we gorge on bland we'll still get heartburn but without the offset of experiencing the spices life has to offer.
Superb writing Rita.
:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Anto - yes, heartburn, but no joy in the tasting. :)

[Samuel Dickens]

I like to cook, and this made me smile. Bold flavors are my preference, so yes, bland is mighty poison. (Bring on the garlic, onions and peppers!)

[Rita L. Sev]

Bland ANYTHING - food, words, life - blech! :) So happy to give a smile! Thank you, Sam!