layered dreams and memories
stirred experiences and questions
mixed feelings and emotions
I let them stew for a while
not knowing how they'll turn out
words overdone or half baked
but there in the mistakes
lies the raw truth
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good one... the "stewing" I know along with the overdone part.. it is all part of the process...
ReplyDeleteThanks Robert.
DeleteThe brain does process an amazing amount of creative impulses, doesn't it? The time to stew is vital to a good end product.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot to be said for stewing. :0)
Delete...and the best recipes for life.
ReplyDeleteWhen we cook without a recipe, the inventions are powerful either way--even if, at times, a trip into food as served in "Like Water like Chocolate."
ReplyDeleteGreat use of cooking metaphor. I guess that once things have stewed enough they will produce a great dish.
ReplyDeleteour turn into a soupy sludge, he, he, he.
DeleteThe raw truth, yes. I believe telling it is what makes a writer great!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen, the truth can be a powerful ingredient.
Deletenicely done.
ReplyDeleteart isn't baking, that's for sure, where you follow directions to the number... ~
ReplyDeleteYou're right, there's a big difference between cooking and baking.
DeleteLovely... I especially like those last two lines...
ReplyDeleteA great recipe for creativity.
ReplyDeleteYou know how they always say, now, not to eat raw dough? I do anyway. Talk about living on the edge! ;-P
ReplyDeleteOh, so good...am I'm so drawn to the image, perfect for the words.
ReplyDeleteSuccinct and true.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark
DeleteYou have such a cool blog. I love this poem, kiddo...love the "stew" we dont know how it will turn out.........it will be stew, though, so it's all good!!
ReplyDeleteSO interesting...I've just been working with my dreams more intensely lately...finally committed to recording them last night and I've come across a lot of pieces today that work with dreams.
ReplyDeleteI really like the layers in this...your image suits it perfectly...tendril-esque and telling. Well written. :)
I go through phases where I record my dreams. They are often very bizarre.
DeleteI specially like the stewing & seeing the output - we learn from our mistakes (specially in cooking) ~ Lovely response ~
ReplyDeleteLoved both the poem and the photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks :0)
DeleteLove your stew...it turned out fantastic! Great photo also!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue
Deletesmiles...it is all like a stew inside us until we pick up the pen and let it spill, or the brush....or....
ReplyDeleteSometimes a little pinch of salt and then some more stewing! The mistakes are helpful for growing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn, mistakes really do help us grow.
DeleteI love the whole idea of this... the kitchen of my mind... and you portrayed it just perfectly! Also, love the image!
ReplyDeleteExactly the feeling of thinking things through as you stir something on the cooker..the last two lines are brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem. In the layers, the shadows fade away - I like how the image and poem go together.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way of painting interesting word pictures. I must say - I have been known to "stew", that's for sure.
ReplyDelete…half baked. Ha. No, your words and images I always appreciate.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of finding the RAW truth somehow...not easy to do!
ReplyDeleteThat raw truth can be delicious when we come upon it.
DeleteHey Kathryn, Love the look and feel of your site and especially this piece:
ReplyDelete"in the mistakes
lies the raw truth..." Indeed - great stuff! With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
Thanks Scott, the raw truth can be powerful stuff.
DeleteThe raw truth can be the biggest opposition a person can deal with, Kathryn. Nice and concise piece of writing.
ReplyDeletePamela