mmm... this one smells goooooooooood! Have to agree with Gina that it is of your top drawer and destined to tempt even the sickliest of inspirational/aspirational appetites. Reads like a Credo of faith, knowing something from the depths of the inner being rather than merely assenting to it cerebrally. Fabulous flow: very much like the progression from dreams - world - universe - chaos - nature, almost like a Big Bang Theory of the Mind, which has ultimate "control" over metaphysical thinking. The final stanza is most beautiful, capturing the divine, almost, with ideas of miracles and gifts bestowed. This is especially dear to my heart cos, the way I cook (never abiding by a recipe of any sort, but going purely with zest and intuition) it's an absolute transfiguration if anything ends up edible! :))

It is always a pleasure to read into your mind, Jude. You are a collective of inspiration and dreaminess. ~ Sara

An very nice work of thought Jude...you express much more than just the ordinary display of the mind at work. It is poetry as yours that transcends us into the exploration of meanings, imagination, and dreams built upon thoughts...

enjoyed...

Art Sun...

Great incite and depth are in this poem. It's well written and has given the reader a lot to think about!.......M

hey, you're pretty smart Mr. Poet...I enjoyed this...cheers to learning how to imagine!

I imagine that I could not find a better expression of the creation of imagination and creativity then that woven within your words...

Bravo...

And thank you very much for sharing this knowledge, Jude. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Cleverly written and most enjoyable.

Oh you're not wrong, this world surely does resemble recipes :) Some culinary delights, some burnt offerings :)
Blessings
Ch'erie

Jude,
For me, this poem is remarkable. Your incredible insight lights this up from the inside-out. Your word choices are perfect. I love the use of the word "membrane." I like that you say "I know" and not "I think" or "believe." I connected with each line and felt the truth of what you wrote here deeply. This is my favorite of yours; I think it surpasses even my wildest expectations. I'd love to see you have this published.

Our cookbooks are only some 10,000 years old. We have learned little, but your poems are sage.

Ron

...and you have found the most important recipe of them all, how to create such delicious dishes that tease the mind with fresh and unique ideas and thoughts. Well done Jude.

Fee

'a series of recipes unbound' indeed!
Great pen, much to ponder...
dreaming is living... I think.

Hey Ace,

Those "unbound recipes" are the best kind! Thanks for sharing yours with us.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph

And I know that this is one marvelous work of art, Jude.
An enlightened and creative mind wrote this. -gene.

Hi Jude, Your writing always pushes one to think beyond the written word. Which is what writing should do... excellent push of the pen here...

In Spirit,
Bear

Well written and provocative

I love the way your mind works, Jude....I especially like the last stanza...and your title...perfect!

and "recipes unbound" they shall remain -- for creation has no cookbook -- change and chaos are the only two stable ingredients -- very creatively approached Jude -- you put much thought into this wonderful expression of art -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

The title is only the beginning; the poem is provocatively penned; a fantastic recipe, Jude. Much to ponder here, well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

i love the thought that your write brings forth-i enjoyed this one very much

A expanding world, like there is some divine yeast, like there is some private recipe that God keeps for Himself.
Jude, your writings are kind of challenging the readers to think, not just read and turn the page.
Good, my friend, very good.

Georg

A cookbook filled with Life's lessons. Another great write you share with us Jude. Thank you.

Newfie hugs, Rose

The cookbook of life and dreams will be a very thick one, Jude. There is alot to chew on upon this page, such that none should leave hungry. Very nice!!
Take care,
Sherry

Very intriguing, Jude, You compare life to an unbound recipe.. I like it, it leaves much for the reader to conjure up ideas and thoughts as to what your poem is trying to tell them. Very cleverly written.
Much peace, love, and light
Amber "V"

I really like this a lot to ponder,superbly written!

The only written recipe for a successful life I ever found is "BE YOURSELF" if you can cook that up each day, you will find success and happiness are joined at the hip.

bobbi

If you & Erin "cook any books" make sure mine are medium well and I will partake of whatever I can get...
ed

I suspect the recipes have an ending, a title, a supreme idiom of solution, like truisms offered, Robert, knowing your work. At some point of thought, I guess action must come, me included. Let's cook a few books!

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen

Always nice reading you. This one is excellent. I especially like the opening.