Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RECEIPT FOR AN APPETITE, by ALICE CARY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My lad, who sits at breakfast Last Line: Will you try my recipe? Subject(s): Food & Eating | ||||||||
MY lad, who sits at breakfast With forehead in a frown, Because the chop is under-done, And the fritter over-brown, -- Just leave your dainty mincing, And take, to mend your fare, A slice of golden sunshine, And a cup of the morning air. And when you have eat and drunken, If you want a little fun, Throw by your jacket of broadcloth, And take an up-hill run. And what with one and the other You will be so strong and gay, That work will be only a pleasure Through all the rest of the day. And when it is time for supper, Your bread and milk will be As sweet as a comb of honey. Will you try my recipe? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...WAITRESSING IN THE ROOM WITH A THOUSAND MOONS by MATTHEA HARVEY CANDIED YAMS' by TERRANCE HAYES DINNER OF HERBS by LOUISE MOREY BOWMAN THE BANQUET SONG by KENNETH KOCH SPLITTING AN ORDER by TED KOOSER A SPINSTER'S STINT by ALICE CARY |
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