Oh, Crumbs!

A Poem by Andrew John

Freeverse

I'm thinking of making a cake.
"Oh, yes?"
And I have ingredients, I do!
"Sounds good."
They'll love my cake, oh yes, they will.
"I'm sure they will, but . . ."
I have a special recipe, see?
"Sounds good, but . . ."
Once they've eaten that cake, you see -
"Hmm?"
- they'll be happy, oh so happy!
"You mean . . .?"
Oh yes, oh yes. I've grown that stuff.
"That stuff?"
It's green, you see, it's green and dry.
"OK, OK, I'll give it a try."
You'll enjoy. You'll enjoy. Oh, you will enjoy.
"I'll feel a great euphoria? No doubt."
But you haven't tried it yet.
"Hmm."

(3 Jul 2023)

© 2023 Andrew John

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Troy Henson

A Dr Seus feel and it made me hungry (munchies). Very well put together and an excitable journey on the way to making a cake to sooth ones appetite.

Posted 9 Months Ago

9 Months Ago

Thanks very much, Troy.

Bhuyanshi Talukdar

I read your poem about your plans to make a cake, and I was struck by the sense of anticipation and excitement that you expressed. Your words were so vivid and evocative, and I could feel the joy and enthusiasm that you have for baking.
The way that you described your ingredients and your special recipe was so charming and endearing, and it added a sense of whimsy and playfulness to the poem. The twist at the end, where you revealed that you have grown a special ingredient that will make people happy, was also clever and unexpected.
Overall, I thought that your poem was a delightful and lighthearted reflection on the joys of baking and the happiness that we can bring to others through our creations. I hope that your cake turns out delicious, and that you continue to find joy in your baking adventures.