THE SCENT OF MA’AMOUL, a poem

Lebanese shortbread cookies stuffed with figs, dates or walnuts (the original fig newton???) — Lebanese shortbread cookies stuffed with figs, dates or walnuts (the original Fig Newton???)

The year we shaped our lives in the redwood forest,
you brought a wounded salamander inside to heal.
We gathered woodsy things, thistles and pinecones.
We made rose-hip syrup, dried the last of the herbs.
I decorated the cabin in an ensemble of earth tones,
a spicy blend to match the fires you built in the hearth
and the scent of the East in the ma’amoul baking. Our
seasonal hibernation was swathed in sweets and books.
Our winter warmed on the gold-dust of our dreams.

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MyBeirut says:

December 30, 2016 at 10:47 am

Nice read, thanks! Lebanese food is amazing 🙂
https://mybeirutblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/23/food-festival/

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  December 30, 2016 at 10:47 am
  
  Yes! Indeed it is. Thanks or the share and for taking the time to visit and comment.
  
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ksbeth says:

September 30, 2016 at 2:14 am

beautiful words and sweets, jamie )

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Daniel says:

September 30, 2016 at 12:26 am

Once again you have painted a warm and touching scene that lightens the senses and enters the heart! Thank you!!

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Claire says:

September 30, 2016 at 12:13 am

Oh this is gorgeous, so yummy, so cozy, so hygge 🙂
Thank you 🙂

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