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Poem Immortalizes Complexity of Romance at Bagel Works Bakery New York City | February 14, 2019—“Bagels and Romance,” a poem by New Yorker, Betty Farber, now hangs on the wall of Bagel Works bakery on 1stAvenue (http://bagelworksnyc.com). Inspired by a conversation she overheard, Betty captures a nugget of truth related to judging character through the lense of a bagel order in this commentary on modern love. See the poem, following, which was included her book, My New York: City Poems. Bagelworks on First Avenue
Sells a variety of bagels To please anyone’s taste. I’m waiting for my order to be filled. A woman behind me is talking On a cellphone to her boyfriend. “I’m at Bagelworks right now. What kind of bagel do you want: Sesame, whole wheat, pumpernickel Sourdough, poppyseed, everything? What? A plain bagel?” She is incredulous And complains to the nearest stranger, “I thought he was unique, unconventional, And he orders a plain bagel. I may Have to rethink this relationship.” “That man is in deep trouble,” I say to myself, As I pay for my bagel order. With an eye on my own relationships I take home sesame, sourdough, everything.
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(What Jake may be thinking
as he poses with his brother, Toby.) 1. You’re too boisterous; It hurts my ears. Just because you Were born a minute Before me, you think You can always take charge. 2. Stop waving those arms I’m getting upset! You know I’m sensitive And you’re making me cry. 3. Now you’re wailing too, You’re copying me. That makes me feel better. Just listen to yourself. 4. We are together. A pair of brothers With smiles on our faces. You may weigh more But my smile is bigger! P.S. (Toby’s thoughts) What a witty description Of our two-month-old selves, But for the next set of photos I’ll be the poet. |
AuthorBetty Farber lives in New York City. She is a great-grandmother of six. Archives
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