Poetry a la tartare

sorenbarrett

Count me raw or medium rare but never well done

the meat of words I share still crawling from the stun

carry the smell of life as they bleed across my plate

cut with a pen as knife, very few, so as not to be overweight

Seared on flames of strife, smelling of smoke of the past

seasoned with the salt of life, to be eaten hot and fast

Canned phrases taste bland, lines overcooked loose their color

A poem's menu may be planned, too big a serving couldn't be duller

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 21st, 2024 03:44
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 54
  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

✔ Receive the ebook in seconds ✔ 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments10

  • kwrites

    extraordinary as usual. The description is out of this world!

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much for the read and gracious words. Most appreciated

    • Neville



      I like mine with an additional raw egg on top .. not to everyone's taste but I continue to enjoy occasionally when placed in my begging bowl .. Very tasty sir, say's I ... Neville

      • sorenbarrett

        Used to drink 12 raw eggs a day when working out but have cut back now. Thanks for the read Neville bom appetite

      • orchidee

        More 'food' for KP here. It's saving me a fortune not actually buying her any tangible food. lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Orchi for stopping by I'll see if I can gather up some more old scraps for the next visit.

          • orchidee

            All scarps gratefully accepted - I say that, not KP, though she gets them from me! lol.

          • Teddy.15

            Outstanding metaphor dearest sorrenbarret 🌹

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Teddy I appreciate your read and comment friend.

            • Tony36

              Excellent write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Tony I appreciate your read and kind words

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • Thomas W Case

                  tREMENDOUS WORK.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Thomas.

                  • Thad Wilk

                    WOW! 😮
                    What a wonderfully
                    tasteful and delicious
                    poem, so well done! 👌
                    Love the rhyme and
                    flow, terrific as usual!!
                    My pleasure to read indeed!
                    Best regards ✌️ Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Thad I appreciate the read and comment

                    • evenwheniLie

                      Love the metaphors, very insightful metaphors; well done.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you so much for the read and most kind words of encouragement they are appreciated.

                      • Dan Williams

                        Damn "cut with a pen as knife" is just perfect, the whole thing is your typical word mastery. Very well done.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        I now feel very hungry for your words soren, great write.

                        Andy



                      To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.