Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Thursday Think Tank #60 - Market Days


I was at the Farmer’s Market the other day; I love to go there. The one I frequent has a time worn feel. What do you think of when you go to your local produce stand, what catches your eye, perhaps you grow your own produce?

What do you love, watermelon, ripe berries, or cooking with fresh produce? Do you have fond memories attached to gardening? What comes to mind, when you wander in, the colors, the aroma of fresh berries, or do you enjoy the art of arrangement, the shapes all lined up in rows. Do you thump the melons, search for the right ingredients for a stir-fry, or just gather your summer favorites? One summer I picked and sorted blueberries, till my eyes turned blue ; D

In your mind’s eye visit the Farmer’s Market and see what tantalizes your taste buds. Whet our appetites with your delicious poems!

~ Ella


Our Monthly "Reflection" photo prompt is provided to us by Ella Wilson . We would like to thank Ella for her inspiring photos and for helping us out here at Poets United. If you would like to know more about Ella, see her other photos or read her poetry please visit the blog below:

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20 comments:

  1. laurie kolpAugust 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Thanks again for all you do.

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  2. MarianAugust 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    aw! LOVE THIS PROMPT. my little ditty is about our CSA (commmunity sustained agriculture) farm, which is right up the road from our house, at the base of our mountain. a place i cherish! thanks, thanks Poets United!

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  3. Poetic SoulAugust 4, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Never been to one but my mind will take me there..

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  4. Madeleine Begun KaneAugust 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Tomatos, apples,
    so delicious in my youth --
    why have they ruined them?

    This old limerick about my benign neglect forest is cheerier..

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  5. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Trying something new. That's good, right?

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  6. DaydreamertooAugust 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Yes, trying something new, too. LOL

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  7. gsb3August 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    A lovely experience for the lover of food and the lover of people! http://wp.me/p1qfgP-i3

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  8. PeggyAugust 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Here is my try with this link. I do love going to the farmers' market.

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  9. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Finally get to use a photo I took 6 months ago! Love this prompt!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Thank you for my poetic home, where I continue to meet fascinating people with diverse points of view, whose style, culture, and experience lift me higher each day! This one is about my mother, whose Depression childhood is always present in my writing. Thanks, guys. Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/silken-softness-poets-united/

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  11. Rinkly RimesAugust 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-little-piggy.html

    Delicious food but.......

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  12. Shah WhartonAugust 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Oh fabulous - I do a weekend creation blog hop and will put this in it if your don't mind. I have writers who stop by who might like this linky. ! Marvelous.

    I'll pop it on my blog directories page too!

    Shah. X

    http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2011/08/weekend-creation-blog-hop-plus-poem.html

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  13. Shah WhartonAugust 5, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Oopps! It looks like I'm entered twice - ? Sorry! XX

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  14. Philip ThriftAugust 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Very good prompt!

    (At the farmers' market,)

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  15. California Ink in MotionAugust 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    This poem has nothing to do with watermellon or farmer's market. but has more to do with the art a poet creates. I missed this prompt.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    http://themslvh.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/the-poet-artist/

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  16. EllaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I can't wait to read everyone's words! Mine is more about seasonal magic. I didn't do it like I always do and include all the seasons. I started now and left it at Winter's door.

    I am so glad you like the idea; I thought it would make some wonderful poems and stir our memories~

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  17. Eileen T O'Neill .....August 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Poets United,

    This piece of writing, allows you to visit my hometown of Macclesfield, Cheshire England.

    Eileen

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  18. Judith C EvansAugust 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Love this prompt! It reminded me of my first visit to a farmer's market four years ago when I lived in Flagstaff, AZ.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    i know i stretched it a little with my choice of fruit, but i drew a blank on produce. {smile}

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  20. EllaAugust 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I loved the variety in poems and thoughts, this week! Thank you~

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