Poetry from A to Z *
(* NaPoWriMo + Blogging from A to Z Challenge)
D is for… Diner
~ by Laurel Regan
You’re here.
sidewalk greeting:
bowl brimming with fresh water
plastic bucket stocked with crunchy biscuits
“for our four-legged friends”
step inside, look and see
cheery yellow walls the texture of scrambled eggs
tables brightly set with lime-green placemats
shining cutlery wrapped in waffle-weave dishcloth napkins
choose a seat, listen and hear
the fragrant sizzle of frying bacon
an eclectic collection of tunes that span the decades
and laughter… always laughter
sit back, take it all in
ear-to-ear smiles, freely distributed
delicious food, proudly presented
“welcome to my kitchen” emblazoned on the wall
and realize, suddenly
with the joy of contented warmth
You’re home.
Are you participating in any April challenges?
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Twitter: RamblinGarden
April 4, 2015
Sounds nice – because my husband loves to cook we don’t eat out much. But I would feel right at home in this little cafe.
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April 5, 2015
I am sure you would! It’s a wonderful place.
Laurel Regan recently posted… NaPoWriMo + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup 1
Such a merry feeling after reading this. The pleasure of dining at home can’t be found anywhere else.
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April 5, 2015
Glad you liked it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… NaPoWriMo + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup 1
What a cozy cafe! It seems like one in which I would be quite at home; perhaps even one that I might own someday. Thanks for sharing!
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April 5, 2015
It’s my favourite! I’ll bet you’d love it too.
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Twitter: pattipeanut
April 4, 2015
I am participating in the Ultimate Blog challenge, NaNoWriMo for April, NaBloPoMo for April and the Blogging A to Z challenge. You convey such imagery in your poem. I feel like I was there. I look forward to readying more of your posts.
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April 5, 2015
Thank you, Patti! Good luck with all your blogging challenges this month. 🙂
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Twitter: ConnieCoral002
April 5, 2015
Love the imagery and the feeling that this diner can be set either be at home or in a cozy diner. Sometimes when the food is good, I feel like I am eating at a restaurant but at home and home-cooked styled food at a restaurants are the best.
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April 5, 2015
When I wrote it, I never thought of it applying to both a diner and home – so interesting that it has been read both ways by different people! That’s the beauty of poetry, I think – everyone gets something a little different from it.
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Twitter: ArleeBird
April 5, 2015
A unique approach to the topic. The way you’re combining both Challenges just goes to show it can be done. Thanks for proving what I’ve been trying to tell some others who said they couldn’t do it.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
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April 5, 2015
You’re most welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
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April 5, 2015
This is such a vivid poem Laurel, I feel like “I’m there!” 😉 I kid you not but I can smell the bacon right now! It sure does feel homey: warm and cozy. 🙂 I am only participating in the A to Z challenge – my first – as I just moved and have a very busy month ahead. (I wasn’t sure how much time and energy A to Z would entail.) <3
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April 5, 2015
It’s a lovely place – we head there almost every weekend! Good luck on the A to Z. 🙂
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April 5, 2015
Which cafe in the world can be more bright with the radiant love, than the home-cafe “kitchen”.
Loved it.
Laurel, am slowly learning the tricks of your writing. Thanks for knowledge sharing too.
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April 5, 2015
Our friend has really made her diner like a second home – I love it!
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April 5, 2015
Nice poem! Diner reminds me of one in New Hampshire called the Tilt’n Diner, that has an actual diner as the front part of the restaurant. Instead of yellow, though, it’s pink!
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April 5, 2015
That sounds like a very cool place! Diners are great.
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April 5, 2015
Loved reading it Laurel and I felt I was right there dining along with you guys 🙂
So much warmth and love 🙂
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April 5, 2015
Thank you – glad you enjoyed!
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April 5, 2015
I liked this word-picture of home. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone could enjoy a similar experience?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
April 5, 2015
It would indeed. Glad my friend has made her diner into a place like home. 🙂
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reminds me of all the breakfast I had during the holidays… the bacon and eggs and hot chocolate. Loved the vivid description in your poem 🙂
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April 5, 2015
Thank you – glad you enjoyed!
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April 5, 2015
That was so cozy and homey. I felt like I was right there with you. What lovely sights, sounds and smells.
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April 5, 2015
It’s a wonderful place! Come to Windsor for a visit and we’ll take you there. 🙂
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April 5, 2015
Warm and evocative little piece for an Easter morning!
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April 5, 2015
Thank you very much!
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April 5, 2015
Hi Laurel,
Lovely. Cozy. Comfortable.
I wasn’t sure I understood the bowl in the sidewalk image, unless it was raining….:)
Loved the bacon and the last three lines:
“and realize, suddenly
with the joy of contented warmth
You’re home.”
Nice image!
Amy
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April 5, 2015
Thanks so much, Amy! My friend – the one who owns the diner – puts a bowl of water (and biscuits) out front for the dogs that walk by with their owners. It’s a lovely gesture!
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April 5, 2015
Love this! Definitely want to be here!
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April 5, 2015
Me too! I tried to go there for brunch this morning, but they were closed for the Easter holiday. Next weekend, maybe!
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Twitter: DebbieDoglady
April 5, 2015
What a warm and inviting mental picture you’ve drawn for us, Laurel! 🙂 Makes me feel right at home.
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April 5, 2015
Thank you, Debbie! If you ever come to Windsor for a visit I’ll take you there!
Laurel Regan recently posted… NaPoWriMo + April 2015 Gratitude Linkup 1
The warmth of sweet smells of home, indeed!
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April 6, 2015
Yes indeed! 🙂
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Very nice. Wish I had a place like this near me.
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April 6, 2015
Thank you! I hope you find one some day. 🙂
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April 6, 2015
Cool. Home, indeed. What a delightful place. You have made me hungry, Laurel.
Thanks for coming by and commenting at my Caregiving A-Z blog, too. It is nice to meet you.
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April 6, 2015
Glad you liked it, Samantha! And glad to connect with you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… NaPoWriMo + Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2015 – E is for…
I could almost smell and see everything in the diner!! Great writing!
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April 12, 2015
Thank you so much!
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