Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Verse

Of Chefs and Cosmeticians

They ply themselves to sculpting,
to fingernails and foie-gras,
those crafty cutters, carving, trimming.

Creations to delight the senses,
a dab of blush or sauce bearnaise,
a final glance, she's ready for her audience.

Haute couture or haute cuisine 
they'll grace a page
in any food or fashion magazine.

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Carol Sunshine Brown January 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM Excellent. Okay now Keith this brings back some memory of your poetry. Love, Carol

Robin L. Gass January 6, 2009 at 9:09 AM I, too, like the comparison in this perfect verse. Both artists in their own right. You, my friend, in every sense, are a true poet! I don't believe there is anything you can't turn into a work of art! Love, Robin

Donna Golden January 5, 2009 at 10:34 PM Well, Keith, this one is truly delectible! Hmmm...now I'm hungry. I joke, but I am in awe...you've a mastery of so many forms and you possess such expansive vocabulary that I'm amazed with each new piece that I find here. Another fabulous write. Donna G.

January 5, 2009 at 12:13 PM Thanks for sharing this lighthearted poem. It's got me smiling. Nice use of imagery. Thank you also for your kind words regarding my poem. Happy Writing!! Karen

Mohammad Yamin January 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM Keith, You have beautifully drawn parallel Chefs and Cosmiticians in your poem. I admire the eloquence and superb imagery. Thanks also for your generous praise of my poem Frost Bitten Leaf. Happy New Year! -Mohammad

Kristin Reynolds January 5, 2009 at 11:41 AM Keith, you must enter your poem into the contest, as the hosts cannot do that. go to my contest, and press, enter contest, then find your poem, and enter. any questions, let me know! :)

Carrie Richards January 5, 2009 at 11:05 AM This is an interesting comparison...yet there is quite a resemblence between the two..! Well done, Keith!! ~ Carrie

Colin Mitchell Williams January 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM Hello Kieth, very clever my friend. Paint and baking powder !

Judy Riley January 5, 2009 at 10:19 AM A poem of many faces, can take it at face value, or from a Poet standpoit you can be describing how a Poet creats also, crafted in words. Interesting to read, good work. Judy Riley