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May 10, 2010
By IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
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IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
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"As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor." - Anonymous

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I was going to write a novel
I made cookies instead
Cookies have very simple plots
I start out by introducing
the primary characters –
butter, sugar, vanilla –
to the setting.
Then I add conflict with salt,
thicken it up with flour,
add drama with baking powder.
Just before things start to heat up,
I throw in some chocolate chips
to complicate things
for my main characters.
Then comes a heated climax,
as hot as an oven.
After things cool down a bit
and settle into place,
that's when I take a bite
of the ooey-gooey resolution.

© Carlie C., Portland, OR

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IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 17 2013 at 6:18 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor.&quot; - Anonymous

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Thank you! :)
IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 17 2013 at 6:17 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
71 articles 20 photos 296 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor.&quot; - Anonymous

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Yeah I guess it's pretty unconventional, aha. Thanks :)
IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 17 2013 at 6:16 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
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&quot;As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor.&quot; - Anonymous

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Aww thanks :)
IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 17 2013 at 6:16 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
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&quot;As long as there is open road, the familiar has the most formidable competitor.&quot; - Anonymous

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Thanks! :)
pulledheartstring said...
on Mar. 17 2013 at 6:07 pm
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I like this a lot. Two simple things put together, and kaboom! :D
TheSkyOwesMeRain GOLD said...
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Wow, I love the originality of this. Who would have thought to write about plot in terms of baking? 
alysia SILVER said...
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I would never associate writing with baking. so smart! 
PaigeT GOLD said...
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Very clever.
IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 3 2011 at 7:43 pm
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Thank you! :)
Meagan8118 said...
on Feb. 7 2011 at 8:23 am
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This poem was very witty and humorous. I enjoyed the comparrison with cookies and how the ending was taking a bite.
IsobelFree DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 30 2010 at 12:00 pm
IsobelFree DIAMOND, Hamilton, Other
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Thanks! Yeah, I believe I was hungry when I wrote this. :)
PaolaC. PLATINUM said...
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I really want to bake right now.. :)

Nice practice use.