Food Poems | Examples of Food Poetry

Martial Translations Coq au vin (Cook or wine) by Martial, loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch 1. Hosts always invite you to dinner, Phoebe, but are you merely an éclair to the greedy? 2. Hosts always invite you to dinner, Phoebe, but are...Read More

'Dinner won't be long, Dear.' Burt puffed up his pillows and squeezed one out. 'Better wash your hands, now'. The armchair smothered his glee. Wallaby faggots, Brown rice juices, Lentils, Barley and rye. Jumbo morels, Whatever she sells, Liquid fish stock, Brussels and hock, Tranches...Read More

Devouring wings, my drip is dramatic, Flames ignite tongue, buds sting acrobatic. Capsaicin conga line, thrusts are erratic, Spicy-raised roof, heat hitting the attic. A gourmand adventure, once mild aromatic, Infernos erupting, eyes leaking emphatic. Scoville scale rising, its...Read More

Little slices of the most lush and red watermelon, Swollen with juiciness and a natural multivitamin. Deliciously filled with glistening liquid in green rind....Read More

Food prices rise, the people despair Of long lines of vehicles for miles Overwhelmed by need Desperation tires their minds Linda, single Mom, grips steering wheel Inwardly asks, "How did I get here?" Never thought it would happen to her family Empathic...Read More

Soon it will be a cold winter's day, hot chocolate is great for any holiday. I want to go out and play, let's go riding in a sleigh. Now to stop at the big buffet,...Read More

There is one job I could never do ever since leaving school this was a no never felt any real direction at that time but a fish shop job was never ever so The smell of fish always put...Read More

I cannot face a whole turkey for when I see the leg sticks trussed up in the air it is undignified and reminds me there will be no more running days no more flirting days no more chasing dancing courting days for this...Read More

seductive, sensual, sassy pomegranate with your spicy ways, and your healthy fruits I salivate upon the sight of you, instantly wanting to plunge into your depths knowing your tasty delights...Read More

Beneath the cloak of midnight's grace, I spread my wings, begin the chase. Through the whispering trees, I navigate, A seeker in the dark, my hunger won't abate. The moonlit path guides my flight, Casting a gentle glow on the...Read More

Jams and jams gather all around As I shatter glass jars on the ground....Read More

Thanksgiving is over the feast is done there was enough football for everyone Company that gather all slipped away with leftovers divided on their merry way The pies and treats not one left but still on the table a big...Read More

There's my cast iron Dutch oven pot, Sitting on the counter, still dirty. Word is, "Don't wash", or it will rust rot. Old fat increases its purity....Read More

Ode to a Tomato Plant You are the green miracle of the earth, the tender stem that holds the red fruit of life. You are the generous gift of the sun, the warm ray that nourishes the...Read More

angry pangs erupt one appetite divided a fork in the road...Read More