Last night B. and I went to a Music and Poetry Night, and I read my poem, along with others not my own, which were more serious and poetic. I will share those later. But for now, here is my
Ode to a Rice Cake
I can’t resist you, rice cake,
Your crunch and subtle flavor.
I cannot see you in your bag
And say “I’ll eat one later.”
My hands reach out compulsively
And stuff you right on in.
My teeth sink into your crispness;
The crumbs drift down my chin.
Others mock and call you sparse,
They say you’re lean and thin.
I alone will sing your praise
For the feast that you have been.
Fluffy, tasty pockets of air,
Plain yet savory food.
You’re a technological wonder:
Complex, simple, and good.
I still feel the same way about these snacks, which is why I don't normally keep any in the house. Besides, they make an awful mess, and the cat doesn't care to eat the crumbles off the floor.
3 comments:
I love it!
And I love a rice treats, too, although a different kind. I love Rice Krispies Treats, made with marshmallows...
Oh, you make the tasteless cake,
in rhyme sound so very fine.
But while I enjoyed your lyrics I won't be tempted to try them again.
They sound delicious by your Ode, but I don't like them. Give me chocolate cake!
Jody
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