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Martial Translation COQ AU VINMartial 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...
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Categories:
addiction, drink, food, house,
Form: Epigram
Ma's Soup'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...
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Categories:
food, appreciation, drink, family, farm,
Form: Free verse
Let's Rhyme
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...
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Categories:
fire, food, fun, silly,
Form: Monorhyme
WatermelonLittle slices of the most lush and red watermelon,
Swollen with juiciness and a natural multivitamin.
Deliciously filled with glistening liquid in green rind....
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Categories:
food, imagery,
Form: Sijo
Food LinesFood 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...
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Categories:
food, 6th grade, 7th grade,
Form: Acrostic
Lets Rhyme
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,...
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Categories:
bird, body, day, food,
Form: Monorhyme
Fishy Smell Is Not At All Me
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...
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Categories:
fish, food, life, scary,
Form: Rhyme
I Cannot Face a Whole TurkeyI 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...
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Categories:
food,
Form: Free verse
You Make Me Salivateseductive, 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...
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Categories:
food,
Form: Free verse
The owlBeneath 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...
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Categories:
food, america, animal, beauty, dark,
Form: Free verse
No Use Crying Over Spilt JamJams and jams gather all around
As I shatter glass jars on the ground....
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Categories:
food, funny, humor, humorous,
Form: Crystalline
Turkey SoupThanksgiving 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...
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Categories:
food, holiday,
Form: Rhyme
Dutch OvenThere'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....
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Categories:
food,
Form: Rhyme
ode to the tomato plantOde 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...
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Categories:
food, appreciation, art, beautiful, color,
Form: Free verse
split decision drive-thruangry pangs erupt
one appetite divided
a fork in the road...
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Categories:
food, motivation,
Form: Senryu
Specific Types of Food Poems
Definition | What is Food in Poetry?
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