Witch's Twitches: Consequences Poetry

 

 

 

 

Last Friday of the month is for

Monthly Poetry Group to rhyme.

Diane and I take turns to pick,

"Consequences," the theme this time.

 

As usual, today I'll try,

a poem to write . . . or fudge.

Whether I'm successful or not,

you get to be the judge. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witch's Twitches

 

I'm from Massachusetts where,

in this month I must admit,

There's a town called Salem that's

well known? Maybe a bit. 

Mass hysteria resulted in

a horrendous historical mistake.

Those accused of witchcraft were

sentenced to burn at the stake.

I may be from near Salem,

but let me make this clear,

I'm not and never been a witch, 

nor are those who I hold dear.

No longer live in that great state,

stuck here in the Midwest.

No more lobster recipes and

no beaches on which to rest. 

 

Apricot Glazed Chicken

 

 

Extended family still live there,

loved ones so far away.

Unafraid they all remain 

near Salem to this day.

 

PurDude's not there, and as you know,

he's also not here with me.

With covid I've not traveled so,

he I also rarely see.

 

Wish that I could bring him here,

by just giving my nose a twitch.

"Can't," Hubs said, "is the consequence of,

you NOT being a witch."

Before you go, more Consequences poetry:

Diane of On the Border shares Room-Bah.

And stop by Messymimi's Meanderings, Mimi has a poem to share too.

 

 

Apricot Glazed Chicken        

                                                       ©www.BakingInATornado.com

Printable Recipe

Ingredients: 

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tsp garlic powder

2/3 cup apricot marmalade

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger puree

1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes

1 green onion, chopped

4 dried apricots, chopped 

1 TBSP cornstarch

 

OPT: additional chopped green onion, chopped apricots, and/or red pepper flakes

Directions:
*Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.

*Whisk together the apricot marmalade, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and green onion.

*Grease a large saute pan and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sprinkle with the garlic powder. Cook and stir until the chicken is completely cooked through. Drain the pan.

*Return the chicken to the pan along with the marmalade mixture and chopped apricots. Bring to a boil, then cook, stirring now and then, for 5 minutes. 

*Whisk the cornstarch with 1 TBSP of water and add to the pan. Allow the chicken to continue boiling, stirring now and then, for another 10 minutes.

*OPT: sprinkle with additional chopped green onion, chopped apricots, and/or red pepper flakes.