Thursday, April 9, 2009

Thoughts on Food, 1 of ?

Nissim Ezekiel's 1972 poem, "Irani Restaurant Instructions"

Please
Do no spit
Do not sit more
Pay promptly, time is invaluable
Do not write letter
Without order refreshment
Do not comb
Hair is spoiling floor
Do not make mischief's in cabin
Our waiter is reporting
Come again
All are welcome whatever case
If not satisfied tell us
Otherwise tell others
GOD IS GREAT 

From Article in NYT "A Taste of Persia, and Old Bombay" 
Thursday, April 9, 2009