“On Naming a Siamese Kitten Biscuit” by Mary Allen

Biscuit is a charming word
biscuit        biscuit        biscuit.

Listen closely.
Let sound evoke
the feel of kneading on the board
the slap of dough, the buttery smell
the sight of cylinders rising on the baking sheet
the flakes and tastes and berry jams
sausage gravies, country ham.

A biscuit, bare or laden, is
delectable        biscuitious.

-Mary Allen

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