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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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AuthorBetty Farber lives in New York City. She is a great-grandmother of six. Archives
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