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BJ Dawson's avatar

There's just so much here. Chasing bad flavors with palette cleansers, acquiring tastes for what was once unpalatable... this feels lived in, chewed up, and washed down like so many uncomfortable moments.

Really strong work.

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Jill Eng's avatar

Ahhh. Thank you. Yes. So much of what you said. Hard times in life often create strong art. Amazing comment you left here. Glad u found this poem in my stack--it's one of my favorites I've written.

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

I'm hungry now. This is brilliant, Jill!

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Jill Eng's avatar

Ahhh, yay--thank you 🙏

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Nancy Santos's avatar

I’m coming over to your kitchen for dinner where the food talks.

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Jill Eng's avatar

Right??? The food talks indeed.

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

Okay, I'm taking 30 minutes to make my breakfast tomorrow.

I wish I had a transparent roaster.

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Jill Eng's avatar

You are over the top hilarious! And by the way I am so behind on your stories I apologize. I recently moved and had a bunch of life changes. But I'm going to get on it soon!

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

No worries at all. 🖤

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E.R. Davis's avatar

This was fantastic. This made me feel like I was in an old kitchen at midnight, jumping up from my chair everytime a set of headlights flashes through the faded curtains. I'm going to listen to some Patsy cline after this

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Jill Eng's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Zivah Avraham's avatar

I love how your mind works, Jill!

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Jill Eng's avatar

I am so grateful you appreciate it 🫠

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Zivah Avraham's avatar

You’re very welcome!

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