Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MACARONI, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poet's Biography First Line: Tis made of the flour of wheat, so they say Last Line: And don't you forget the chianti! Subject(s): Ethnic Groups - United States; Food & Eating; Italian Americans; New York City; Pasta; Restaurants; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Spaghetti; Lasagna; Noodles; Macaroni; Cafes; Diners | ||||||||
'Tis made of the flour of wheat, so they say, Although I confess to the dawnings Of doubt how they mix it in Avenue A Before it is dried in the awnings. Fair Italy's sons in the family shed Alluringly drape it and coil it; But don't be afraid, for the microbes are dead As nails when you properly boil it. 'Tis blithe in the cellars of festive New York To see how the diners assail it! Some mince it, some reel up its lengths on a fork, While others devoutly inhale it. It should be absorbed to "Faniculi's" strains, Or, maybe, to "Santa Lucia's." All poets agree it is good for the brains. The best may be had at Maria's. I like it served hotter, by twenty degrees, Than any place mentioned by Dante, Then, quickly! Beppino, with plenty of cheese, And don't you forget the Chianti! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IN THE GLORIOUS YEMEN RESTAURANT by KHALED MATTAWA HOMAGE TO H & THE SPEEDWAY DINER by BERNADETTE MAYER ALL-NITE LUNCHROOM by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS MONA'S TACO by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE INITIAL CONDITIONS by MARVIN BELL DINNER IN A QUICK LUNCH ROOM by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET |
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