into the bowl he spoons
oats and flours of diverse sorts.
the spoon is a handy gizmo
not a measuring tool.
that cook on television
measures exactly every little bit.
into the bowl of flours he pours
some oil and some water
until it looks just right.
that cook on television
carefully measures each liquid.
he heats the cast iron fry pan
with a drop of water he tests
he watches how the drop dances.
that cook on television with pricey
gear tests the heat of his fine skillet.
the cook on television
like a scientist is his lab coat
follows the unbending formulae.
by guess and by feel he makes his
jonny cakes.
maybe the cook on television
makes delicious cakes,
the fellow at home does too.
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