I Wish I Can Hide
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I wish I can hide in the folds of dough
as you knead it into bread,
or out the window by the clouds of flour
spreading over your head.
I wish I can be an egg that disintegrates
when mixed by your warm gentle touch,
or hide in the oven's heated place
that will turn me into mush.
I wish I can hide in the folds of your dishtowel
as you throw it over your shoulder,
or in the red checkered oven mittens
where no one would search or wonder.
I wish I can hide, Oh I wish I can hide
behind any of those cabinet doors
maybe the pantry or broom closet
or best beneath the tiled kitchen floors.
About the Creator
T. Licht
I have a love for words and a love to share them.
Enjoy! and thank you for taking the time to read this and maybe if you want subscribe and buy my new poetry book Whispers at Twilight
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A Love Forboding
The chipped stone slope caused unbearable footing. I slid, skirting on my heels. I cast my shield, relinquishing my guard to stay upright. Left with my double-edge and a prayer to the maker, I skated toward my objective. The earthly stubble gave way to solid ground. I found myself restored, a trail of dust in my wake.
By James U. Rizzi6 days ago in Fiction
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What a beautiful poem T.! It brings back warm memories of my Grandma and my childhood. Thank you. 🥰
PS. Well done on Top Story!
I really felt this one ♥
Loved the vivid imagery in this poem.
Incredible!
I'm very pleased to connect with you. Let's stay connected to share valuable stories.
Congrats on the top story! I love the concrete images you've evoked.
This is quite a vibe! Like a warm hug! I love it!
Great work and congrats on TS!
Love it. Congratulations on top story.
My favourite kind of poems just flow so nicely, and this one I couldn't keep my eyes off, excellently written and created! I could picture each line!
This poem gives off a 'wishful thinking' feel. Love it. Sometimes I think hiding is better but unfortunately can't do so. This poem is beautifully crafted. Love it.
Lovely as always, your nostalgic and wistful offerings are a wonder to read. Congrts on TS.
Nice post✨
You paint such a setting with your words here! Amazing work!
My mum bakes a lot. I get the idea of comfort from this, also transformation and insecurity.
Congratulations 🎉.A favourite tag for your writing 😊.
amazing i like it
Such escapism! Loved the tone of this one. 😊👏
It's always a desire to find peace in the present moment and escape the pressures and uncertainties of the world around us.
Nice job! I so know that feeling.
Oh no, not beneath the tiled floor! In the cupboard maybe. Interesting poem bringing up lots of interest in the hiding and who it is - a love poem? or a frightened person wanting the baker to hide them....