When presented with the idea of savouring many ideas come to mind, a moment in time, a delectable dinner, or a profound piece of literature. The dictionary defines savour as being both a noun and a verb. The noun can in itself provoke the verb, for instance triggering an individual’s senses can invoke the emotions that bring forth a distinct and favorable response. Walking into a garden filled with colorful and aromatic flowers can prompt a person to relish the moment and perhaps this is where the saying, “stop and smell the roses” originates. Entering a home with the scent of fresh baked bread can seduce a person’s appetite, and watching a favorite performance or reading a favorite piece of literature can cause a person …show more content…
How words are used can cause pain or pleasure, they can hurt and they can heal. We see both food and poetry present during any important gathering. A funeral will have a gathering of loved ones that includes an array of foods, as well as important words spoken, such as the eulogy. Basho’s Haiku poem “Visiting the graves-white haired, leaning on their canes” depicts the somber setting of elders visiting the graves of their loved ones, and it is moments such as this that can be captured accurately with poetry. A wedding too will be celebrated in much the same way, one event will be a somber celebration of life, and the other a celebration of a life milestone. In Beowulf, one of the oldest texts available we witness the breaking of bread in times of rejoice, these celebrations included entertainment, likely dramatic and poetic in nature. Food is essential for a person to survive but the right or wrong foods can also impact one’s health either favorably or detrimentally. Any individual with a serious food allergy will attest to the fact at how damaging the wrong ingredient can be, for instance a celiac can become deathly ill from the minutest amount of gluten being present in their diet. Another individual may not suffer any food restrictions but rather be required to include certain ingredients for their health to be at optimal level, such as an anemic will be required to have an iron-rich diet. It is very similar in the composition of poetry, the …show more content…
When looking for solace and comfort people turn to food, as well as to favored literature. People look to short positive mantras for support and morale boosting, and the term “comfort food” is not just a coincidence; “Grandma’s Chicken Soup” is a trusted remedy to date. Aspiring writers and chefs alike will not say that their passion is for fortune, and are more apt to say they seek notice and wish to offer something that others can enjoy. It is these works of art that people savour time and again. VIEW VISUAL PRESENTATION