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On the Verge of Explosion

Wow, I wrote this nearly ten years ago...  Perhaps I was desperate for love.  Or to love.
Hmmm... Was?  Perhaps that want (need) never really goes away.  In my eyes, there is always room for more explosions...

Why can’t I love?
How hard is it to reach out my hands and place them gently on you,
Letting you know that my affections are true?
In my mind’s eye, I caress and love you.
I lean in close to you and feel your warm breath mix with mine,
And we remain wrapped in each other’s grip.
With hour bleeding into hours, we truly love.
Then I blink, and my mind’s eye slowly fades to blindness,
Making my reality sink in even further . . .
I will never love.
Fatally flawed and destined to be alone.
No, I demand! No!
Only when I learn to leave the eyes open
That my mind and heart truly desire to witness will I ever begin to love.
Then, watch out.
For a love that has been bottled up for over 26 years only has room to explode. Posted by jennbang at 5:24 PM No comments: 


Chili, of the Pumpkin Kind

We just tried this in the crockpot the other day, and found it to be scrumptious!  So, I thought I would share the recipe.   It's perfect for gameday, or just a cold and wintry afternoon.  Enjoy...

1 Tablespoon Canola Oil  (or olive oil)
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper (any color), diced
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Pound 93% lean ground beef or turkey
(we used 2 Pounds - one of each)
2 (14.5 oz.) Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes (we used 1 can and 1 can Tomatoes w/ Chilis)
2 (4 oz.) Cans Diced Green Chilis
1 (15 oz.) Can Pumpkin
3 Cups Low Sodium Chicken or Beef Stock
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Crockpot Directions:
Brown the meat until fully cooked.  Drain.  Combine all ingredients in crockpot.  Cook on low for 8 hours.

Stockpot Directions:
Heat larg skillet over medium heat.  Add meat and brown until fully cooked.  Drain grease and set aside.  In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.  Add onion and bell pepper; cook until crisp tender.  Add garlic and cook one more minute.  Add meat and remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.

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The Timeline of Letting Go...

This poem of mine makes me laugh for some reason...  It was written many, many moons ago, when I was trying to "get over someone."  Funny how time allows you to do just that...

The Time Line of Letting Go...

Unto You this day shall appear,
A great new friendship and loved one to fear.
He’ll tell you he loves you and make your heart flutter,
Then turn to you ‘morrow--throw your heart in the gutter.

With rosy cheeks and a grin that knows no next,
You swear this man must be written out of some text.
But texts are turned pages of history that never seem to appear,
And making this man one of those pages is the most important decision of your year.

After one month, you’ll yearn for more candy.
The tempting sugar of his still makes you randy.
Then two months will pass and things may seem odd--
You’re beginning to forget his face and he seems to be a fraud.

Nearly six months will fly and your heart will be peaced,
For that nobody you loved is now figuratively deceased.
Love the ones you love--no doubt it’s going to happen.
But, above all, love the YOU that loves,
And discover you’ll always be a’laughin!
Posted by jennbang at 12:15 PM No comments: