I Love Spaghetti!
She declared to me
I haven’t had it in four long years
Because…
My husband doesn’t like it
This spaghetti in a can
I’m going to eat if for dinner
Tonight!
He can have a sandwich
Is that bad…
She inquired of me
Before she flew away…
Not waiting for an answer
Not needing an answer
Not from me anyway
How long it took her to find her way here
Tethered me in sadness
But then…
Her moment of unbridled freedom
Gifted me with hope…
I Love Spaghetti!
I haven’t eaten it in Four years…
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I was at the market taking my time when this woman happened upon me. I don’t know her and will never see her again. Our exchange was less than sixty seconds and yet I cannot forget her. She shared a heart’s love and sacrifice with me in less time than it took me to write this sentence…and left me with tears in my eyes…as she walked away determined and smiling…
When was the last time you ate spaghetti…
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ellie894 October 21, 2018
ellie894 
I love this!!
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Thank you kindly! 😊
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My pleasure!
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May you have Parmesan and French bread this day!
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Sounds like a wonderful idea! Thank you, and the same to you! 😊
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Thank you! 😊
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😊!
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Delightful!
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Thank you!
May you discover your own spaghetti joy!
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😉
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I don’t know if that’s sad or sweet.🍝
I love snacks and crisps, how can one resist the temptation when passing through their favourite aisle in the supermarket? That must be hard😅
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I know!
That’s the way I felt that day. I stood there not quite knowing what to think.
I can’t imagine going without cookies! 😂🍪🍪🍪
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Simply wonderful! Amazing what one can experience in a few moments 🌻
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Indeed! More about heart than time I guess, thank you so very much 🌷
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I hope she bought authentic spaghetti. Anything else would be an impasta. Oh, go ahead and chortellini. :snorf: Pasta la vista.
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Farfalle, linguini, fettucini…marinara, bolognese, alfredo! So many pastas, so little time…boggles the noggin! 😂
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Google says there are 350 kinds of pasta and 4x that many names since one shape is often called different names in different places.
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Oh good gravy! She has a Lot of pasta to catch up on!
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Gravy! That’s what the Italian guys in New York call spaghetti sauce!
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Do they really?!
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Swear on my Maltese. Truth. Oh and for all of us eternally 4 year olds, it’s really “pasketti’.😀
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Well then it must be true! “Pasketti” it is for me. I hope to never fully grow up 😃
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It’s a sweet story but sorry for saying it Suzanne, it gives me a slightly sad feeling. How much love it requires to make sacrifice of this kind I wonder. Take care ❤️
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This happened a few weeks ago and I’m still wondering of that too Isabelle… Love makes space for what both people love, at least I hope so. ❤️
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Spaghetti…. what I wouldn’t give to have my grandmother’s spaghetti…. a soul that has tasted great spaghetti will forever walk the earth craving it….. so sorry for her…
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Yes! I’m sad for her too. I came to know the joys of spaghetti when I was grown (if we ever really are 🙃). I cannot imagine going without the aroma of it filling a kitchen. Such a simple delight! Thank you 😊
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This was the Parmesan on top, the garlic on the breadsticks, and the napkin to wipe the lips. It was sad, realistic (I’ve dropped messages like this, not able to interpret them as you), and satisfying to read someone going after what they want.
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Thank you Kris for such thoughtful comments. This was some weeks ago and I still catch myself thinking of her. I know your days are very full just now. I hope that you are as well as can be and finding some things to smile about. I don’t believe I’ve mentioned it but I lost my own father back in August. Please take care, suzanne ❤️
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OH MY. No wonder you get it. Sending you my heartfelt hugs and sympathy. And bless you for all you give when it is so hard. xoxoxoxo
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🌷xoxoxo
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Reminds me of a boyfriend I had had once, who didn’t like fresh onions. Before I knew it, I too got used to not eating fresh onions. Gives me heartburn now. Odd.
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Isn’t it something how people touch us in so many ways. Thank you for the comment. It made me smile although I’m awfully sorry for the heartburn. That’s no fun. 😊
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More curious stories intersecting in wonderful ways!
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My days are never boring…no matter how much I might like them to be. 😂
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Never want for boring! Boring is boring.
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Indeed!
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Thank you! 😊
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I love spaghetti and your wonderful blog! Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
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Spaghetti is one of the good things in life! Thank you so very much! 😊🌷
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Great!
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Thanks! 😊
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Ah, the freedom of choosing to follow your heart’s desire. Incomparable.
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😊❤️ thank you!
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Fleeting moments so often overlooked make their way to a writer’s heart for a reason. Thank you for capturing sixty seconds of life in such a profound and empathetic way.
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Thank you for your sweet encouragement 😊🌷
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Sad but sweet (and a fabulous photo!)
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It really does have both, doesn’t it, thank you 🌷
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Kinda felt sad. Nice writing though
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It was kinda sad, thank you 🌷
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💖
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😊💕
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💕💕💕💕
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Thank you! 😊💕
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Hey Suzanne, hope you are well 🙂
I have just nominated you and your blog for the Sunshine Blogger’s award 🙂
https://aguycalledbloke.blog/2018/11/05/the-sunshine-blogger-award-nomination-2018-6-7/
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Hi Rory! 😊
Thank you for such a lovely honor! I’m touched that you would think of me. 😊
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Pleasure Suzanne, have yourself a lovely day 🙂
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Thank you! Blue skies and your very favorite cookies!
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Wow I loved reading this. Deep thoughts.
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Thank you so much for taking time to read and for such a nice comment. 😊
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I haven’t read something like this before,its different and nice.
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I’m so happy you liked it, thank you kindly for visiting 🌷
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you are most welcome😊
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Isn’t it strange and wondrous that a chance encounter can affect us so deeply?
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It truly is. There is so much happening around us all the time. How much of it do we see. Thank you Liz. Take care, suzanne 🌷
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My daughter loves it too.<3
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Thank you so much! You’re a wonderful writer Laleh. I always learn something wonderful when I read you. 😊
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Awww, you’re so kind Ellie darling.❤️
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Initially I didn’t get what it is about but when she said ‘ my husband doesn’t like it.’ I got goosebumps.
Really great
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It was a touching moment. I felt her liberation but at the same time I felt a sadness for how long she had done without something she loved.
Thank you 😊
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Very creative. I believe you crossed paths with the woman at the market so you could write this lovely poem. Have a great weekened
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Thank you kindly. Take care, suzanne 🌷❤️
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Lasagna 👍
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Definitely! I love lasagna! 🎶
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🤜
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🤛
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