(And All Those Other Things) - a poem born July 22, 2014

The taste of special k lingers in my mouth

Wouldn't call it yummy or tantalizing or even tempting

More like utilitarian and supposedly healthy

Eat it like you write a to-do list

Because you know it is an idea that is good for you

like flaxseed meal and regular mammograms

(and all those other things)

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 I'm reminded of three poets this morning: Marianne Moore, Margaret Atwood and Gertrude Stein. This poem is most reminiscent, for me, of the last poet - so here is a photo of me on the steps of one of her Baltimore homes I visited last Spring.

Comments

[Jerry E Beuterbaugh]

"Poetry from Julie Jordan Scott" has been included in our A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that we hope this helps to point even more visitors in your direction.

http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-sunday-drive.html

[Shadow]

Oh man, I've never been a fan, and they way you describe it supports my view. I shall continue to stay away from special k. Breakfast is for the birds, well, for me anyway... Came by via Jerry's, nice to read you.

[Julie Jordan Scott]

Thank you thank you, Jerry, for including me in the drive! And Shadow, ya know, special K is not for everyone. :-) Not even me this morning!

[artmusedog and carol]

Visiting from AsTheCrackerHeadCrumbles: A Sunday Drive ~

I write haiku poetry and love your poetry today about 'ordinary happenings' ~ Thanks, xoxox

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

[ds]

"eat it like you write a to do list" Oh, yes! Found you through A Sunday Drive. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you!