mushrooms rest upon
a still sea of sweetened tea
working their magic
mushrooms rest upon
their belief in alchemy
spin cane death to gold
sea of sweetened tea
good bacteria guzzles,
farts, and burps bubbles
working their magic
sugar-free fizzy tonic
does our bodies good
I am today’s host of dVerse’ Poetics. I say:
Write a poem that uses any of the definitions, examples, images, or applications of fermentation that inspires Your Muse.
Colleen is the host of Word Craft Poetry’s Tanka Tuesday. Colleen says:
Last month, I asked Kerfe Roig to select a syllabic form for us to learn more about. Her choice was the Troiku. The Troiku is a form created by Chèvrefeuille here.
Tao Talk 
I have never tried Kambucha… but many other fermented goodies.
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Right now, one 20-oz bottle of any kombucha purchased at the store costs a minimum of $3.50 and usually more. Home-made costs pennies. I hope you get a chance to try it someday. It has its own unique taste and nowadays many flavors are added to it for a large variety.
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New form for me! You did it well…..and you had me chuckling outloud with the good bacteria farting and burping bubbles!
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Lillian, thanks very much and happy it got you chuckling :)
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I know nothing about kambucha, but I did enjoy your troiku. I haven’t written one in such a long time. I like the combination of sibilance and assonance ‘still sea of sweetened tea’ and the sound effects of ‘guzzles, farts, and burps bubbles’!
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Kim, thank you for your feedback and glad you enjoyed the sounds :)
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #5: Jade Li’s latest #troiku for #dVerse!
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Thanks, Frank!
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My pleasure, Lisa!
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Great write Lisa! Never tried this elixir, but sounds fascinating my friend — would love to taste… 🙂✌🏼❤️
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All health stores carry it now. If you buy some, *don’t shake the bottle like I did* and don’t drink more than 4 oz. at a time.
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Your descriptions of fermentation made me smile! My wife likes kombucha, Me… not so much!
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Thanks, Dwight. Ruth knows good when she tastes it :) What’s her favorite flavor?
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She like the Blood Orange, Carrot, and Ginger!
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YUMMY! Sounds so tasty, will have to try those flavors next time I brew some.
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She used to make her own, but not gets them at the supermarket!
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Ruth is a woman of many talents!
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Yes, we make a great pair!
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Not a kombucha kind of guy, but I love a good troika and you got that here, Lisa. Thanks
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Thanks, Ron!
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Mushrooms rest upon their belief in alchemy….
You nailed it with this line.
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Reena thank you <3 :)
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Looks like quite some brew! :-)
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It’s bubbly good on the 2nd ferment. It stays pretty flat until then.
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both kombucha and troika are new to me, so I have some catching up to do. loved the bubbles line.
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Take your time, Rog. Glad you enjoyed that line as much as I did writing it.
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The form is interesting. I keep saying I’ll try it. Especially like the second one.
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Thank you, dear.
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I love their “belief in alchemy” ! :)
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:) Thank you!
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I love the second stanza especially. (K)
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Kerfe, thank you. The Goddess provides, it takes only our belief.
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This sounds good but scary. I’ve heard it’s good for us but …..
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There are safety precautions in keeping your equipment clean, etc. Also I would not recommend it to those with digestive system conditions without getting a physician approval first. It keeps one “regular” but must be used in moderation. Also, it has trace amounts of alcohol in it that could be an issue for recovering alcoholics.
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Oh I see. Thanks for sharing Li.
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Thanks for bringing it up.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Are you brewing your own Kombucha? I’ve wanted to try making my own yogurt… but who has time. I loved your creative descriptions, Lisa. I’m still chuckling. LOL! 💜
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Colleen, yes, I do brew my own, but it comes and goes. There is a maintenance to it that I get tired of after awhile. Same with the yogurt and the sourdough starter. Thanks and glad you loved the descriptions :)
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That’s awesome, Lisa!
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Wow…. You are a person of many talents, Lisa <3 :-)
~David
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Thanks, David. Some are better than others :)
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Kombucha. I just love hearing people say it lol.
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It is a fun word I agree! :)
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And those little bubbles are so so so good for you!
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Misky, yes they are! Remember that commercial with the “scrubbing bubbles”? I think of them that way :)
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We didn’t have that one here, I don’t think.
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here ya go!
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😂😂 cute
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beautifully done, enjoyed this.
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Thanks, Jude!
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A pleasure.
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I’ve heard my daughter gush about Kombucha, had no idea tea was involved. Interesting!
Pat
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Yes. They advice against green or flavored teas. I’ve used black, rooibos, jasmine. The flavoring comes later, on the 2nd fermentation, when the “booch” is put into bottles and juices, ginger, etc. are added.
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It all sounds very interesting. Thanks for the info.
Pat
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You’re very welcome.
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I’ve never tried this before….it looks good.
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You can find it at any health food store, in a refrigerated case.
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What does it taste like?
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Kind of hard to describe. The “original” is similar to ginger ale but very mild. Bubbly. You can buy it in lots of flavors. There is some with chia seeds in it that I don’t care for as I don’t like to chew my drinks lol.
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No I wouldn’t want to chew anything either…ok I like ginger ale.
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Haven’t ever tried kombucha but must admit the farting and burping and bubbling has piqued my interest. As always your troiku is inspiring., Li. ❤️
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The by-products of fermentation can cause quite a stir. Thank you very much, Punam.
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I love your Troiku. Well done! ☕
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Thanks much, Gwen :)
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I remember watching a talk show… burbs and farts are very normal and very healthy!! Fun verse.
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Yes indeedy. Imagine what what would happen to us if we didn’t. We’d either float away, or explode.
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I remember reading how some ‘guy’s tried to light that gas… I can’t imagine that being a pretty sight!!
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Men are from Mars, let’s face it ;)
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*giggle*
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“a still sea of sweetened tea”
Love that line, Lisa. Great set.
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Sara, thanks much!
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