Grocer, Have You Any Books?
Song for the Hungry ReaderYour eggs are fine and your flour is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, I have some in for stew.
The pages are smooth and the covers are good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, have you some ripe poetry?
Your roast is fine and your yams are good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, I�ve yet a poem or two.
The words are sweet and the lines taste good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, have you a sad short story?
Your cheese is fine and your grain is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, a fresh one just arrived.
The lovers die and their names are good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, have the novels not come in?
Your honey is fine and your fish is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, the novels are hung in back.
The tomes are thick and the plots are good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, is there history in your bin?
Your cream is fine and your butter is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, I�m stocked from land to land.
The hordes are wild and the kings are good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, have you any fables?
Your salt is fine and your herbs are good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, the fables are aged and true.
The heroes are wise and their deeds are good,
But I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, have you dramas by the pound?
Your fruit is fine and your wine is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, I�ll weigh one on the scale.
The action is clear and the scenes are good,
But, alas! I see you�re not so sure.
Grocer, fear not, for I�ve finally come to terms.
Your looks are fine and your manner is good,
But I�m wanting something more.
Ah, yes, m�lady, I�d proudly seek your favor.
The sun is bright and the weather is good,
So wait while I close the store.
April 25, 2005
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