avatarLucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)
# Summary

The text is a reflective piece on the healing power and comfort of homemade chicken noodle soup, inspired by the #PromptMe challenge, where the author thanks contributors for their favourite words.

# Abstract

The author of the poem "Chicken Noodle Soup" meditates on the significance of this traditional dish as more than just a ubiquitous canned product but as a powerful homemade remedy. The poem emphasizes the therapeutic properties of the soup, derived from the carefully prepared chicken broth, a selection of fresh vegetables, and perfect seasoning. It describes the soup as a 'golden healing liquid' that provides not just physical warmth but also emotional solace, relieving the body and mind of unnoticed weariness. The author, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), acknowledges the inspiration from the #PromptMe challenge, which encouraged her to incorporate her favourite words into the poem, highlighted in bold. The article concludes with a call to action, inviting readers to explore further writings, including one of the author's pieces and another by Rebecca Stevens A.

# Opinions

- The author initially underestimated the healing capabilities of chicken noodle soup, particularly the canned variety.
- Homemade chicken noodle soup is seen as vastly superior, with its healing power attributed to its homemade nature and the essence of chicken and vegetables delicately boiled and seasoned.
- The act of making and consuming homemade soup is believed to provide comfort and release pent-up fatigue.
- The #PromptMe challenge plays a significant role in the creation of the poem, with the author expressing gratitude to those who contributed their favourite words.
- The author's appreciation for the sensory and emotional aspects of cooking and consuming food is evident.

Part of the #PromptMe challenge

Chicken Noodle Soup

A poem

Photo by Calle Macarone on Unsplash

most pervasively available sloshy and slimy within a can I dismissed chicken noodle soup and its healing powers for far too long.

part of the healing power is in the homemade nature of broth derived from the essence of chicken delicately boiled, of a variety of classic chopped vegetables, seasoned to perfection.

the comfort it brings as this golden healing liquid warms up your tired insides, releasing a fatigue you didn’t know you held.

Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) wants to thank everyone who contributed to the #PromptMe of “what’s your favourite word?”. The prompted words are bolded. What’s next? One of my pieces or a piece by Rebecca Stevens A.?

Poetry
Chicken Noodle Soup
Food
Promptme
Challenge
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