The Cook
How long does it take to make a three minute egg?
more than three minutes you see
That is the question
I keep asking myself,
for this is what happened to me
I opened the door and I took out an egg
I whispered, Now that's all it takes
but as soon as the refrigerator door had closed
my thumb had got in the way
I let out a cry and grabbed for my thumb
when the egg dropped onto the floor
It splattered all over the table,
it splattered all over the door
I slipped walking through it
my face hit the wall
I pulled myself up and again I did fall
After attempting to get up , I stood to my feet
the crowd had gathered to look
I smiled then I bowed, introducing myself
saying ,' Hello,I'm the diner's new cook'
By George Langley
© 2008 George Langley
(All rights reserved)
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